Bimota SB6 (1996)

The Bimota SB6 is a motorcycle produced in 1996 with a total production of 1144 units combined with the 1994 SB6. The motorcycle has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with DOHC 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1074 cc. It has a liquid cooling system and induction of 4x 38mm Mikuni carbs. The motorcycle is capable of producing a max power of 116.3 kW/ 156 hp at 10000 rpm and a max torque of 100 Nm at 8400 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed and the final drive is a chain. The frame is a double perimeter beam, “Straight Line Connection” (SLC), extruded in aluminum. The body shell replaced the small rear sub-frame. The front suspension has 46mm Paoli forks adjustable for compression and rebound, while the rear suspension has ~Ahlins rising rate single shock adjustable for compression and rebound. The front brakes are 2x 320mm discs with 4-piston calipers and the rear brakes are a single 230mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The motorcycle has a seat height of 755 mm and a dry weight of 190 kg. The fuel capacity is 19.5 liters and the average consumption is 6.5 l/100km. The motorcycle can reach a top speed of 275.5 km/h and has a standing 1/4 mile speed of 10.6 seconds. The braking distance from 60-0 is 13.8 m, while the braking distance from 100-0 is 37.7 m. The motorcycle’s specifications were reviewed in a road test conducted by Motosprint in 1996.

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Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota SB6

Year: 1996

Production: 1144 units (combined with 1994 SB6)

Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder

Capacity: 1074 cc / 65.5 cub. in.

Bore x Stroke: 75.5 x 60 mm

Compression Ratio: 11.2:1

Cooling System: Liquid cooled

Induction: 4x 38mm Mikuni carbs

Ignition: –

Starting: Electric

Max Power: 116.3 kW/ 156 hp @ 10000 rpm (101.4 kW136hp @ 10600 rpm)

Max Torque: 100 Nm / 10.2 kg-m / 73.8 lb-ft. @ 8400 rpm

Transmission: 5 Speed

Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Double perimeter beam “Straight Line Connection” (SLC). Extruded in aluminium, the beams join at the steering shaft and the swing arm without joins only cast parts. The body shell itself replaced the small rear sub frame.

Front Suspension: 46mm Paoli forks, adjustable for compression and rebound

Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins rising rate single shock, adjustable for compression and rebound

Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers

Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper

Front Tyre: 120/60-ZR17

Rear Tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Seat height: 755 mm / 29.7 in.

Dry Weight: 190 kg / 418.9 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 19.5 Litres / US 5.2 gal.

Consumption Average: 6.5 l/100km / 36.2 mpg

Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.8 m / 37.7 m / 45.3 ft / 123.7 ft.

Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.6 sec / 219.5 km/h / 136.4 mph

Top Speed: 275.5 km/h / 171.2mph

Road Test: Bimota SB6 1996 Motosprint