Bimota SB6 (1994)

The Bimota SB6 is a motorcycle produced in 1994 with a total of 1144 units. Its engine is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC with 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1074cc. The compression ratio is 11.2:1, and the cooling system is liquid-cooled. The bike has 4x 38mm Mikuni carbs and an electric start. The maximum power is 116.3 kW at 10000 rpm and a maximum torque of 100 Nm at 8400 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed, and the final drive is a chain. The frame has a double perimeter beam “Straight Line Connection” (SLC) extruded in aluminum with no joins except for cast parts that join at the steering shaft and the swing arm. The bike’s body shell replaces the small rear subframe. The front suspension has 46mm Paoli forks, adjustable for compression and rebound, and the rear suspension is a rising rate single shock that is adjustable for compression and rebound. The front brakes are 2 x 320mm discs with 4-piston calipers, and the rear brake is a single 230mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The bike has a 120/60-ZR17 front tire and a 180/55-ZR17 rear tire. Its dry weight is 190 kg and has a fuel capacity of 19.5 Liters. The average consumption is 6.5 l/100km, and the bike can go from 60-0 in 13.8 m and 100-0 in 37.7 m. The standing quarter-mile is 10.6 sec at a speed of 219.5 km/h with a top speed of 275.5 km/h. The bike was reviewed positively by MCNews.com.au.

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Make Model: Bimota SB6