The Bimota SB5 was a high-performance motorcycle produced in 1985 with only 158 units made. It was powered by a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1135 cc and a compression ratio of 9.7:1. The bike had a maximum power output of 85.8 kW / 115 hp @ 8500 rpm and a maximum torque of 104 Nm / 10.6 kg-m / 76.7 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm, with a top speed of 248 km/h / 154.1 mph. It featured a chrome molybdenum steel double closed cradle frame, Italia 40 mm front fork, and single central shock absorber rear suspension. Braking was provided by two 280mm discs on the front and a single 280mm disc on the rear, with a wet weight of 233 kg / 513.7 lbs. The Bimota SB5 was road tested by Motosprint in 1984 and was part of a Superbike Group Test in 1985.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota SB5
| Year | 1985 |
|---|---|
| Production | 158 units |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinders, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1135 cc / 69.3 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 74 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 |
| Cooling | Air / oil |
| Induction | 4x 36mm Mikuni carbs |
| Ignition | – |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 85.8 kW / 115 hp @ 8500 rpm ( 88.7 kW / 119 hp @ 8500 rpm) |
| Max Torque | 104 Nm / 10.6 kg-m / 76.7 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Chrome molybdenum steel double closed cradle |
| Front Suspension | Italia 40 mm front fork |
| Rear Suspension | single Central shock absorber. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 280mm disc |
| Wet-Weight | 233 kg / 513.7 lbs. |
| Top Speed | 248 km/h / 154.1 mph |
| Road Test | Motosprint 1984 Superbike Group Test 1985 Motosprint |
