The Bimota SB6R motorcycle was produced in 1997 with only 600 units made. It features a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valve per cylinder engine with a 1074cc capacity and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. Induction is through 4x 40mm carbs, with digital electronic ignition and electric starting. The maximum power output is 156hp at 10000rpm and a maximum torque of 120 Nm at 9000rpm. The transmission features five speeds and final drive is through a chain. The front suspension includes Telehydraulic fork with 46mm stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments, while the rear suspension features shock absorber with compression, rebound, preload and length adjustments. Front brakes include two 320mm discs and 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 230mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The front and rear tyres are 120/60 ZR17 and 190/55 ZR17, respectively. The dry weight of the SB6R is 190kg, and it has a 22 litre fuel capacity. The top speed of the Bimota SB6R is 280 km/h or 174 mph, and the seat height is 755 mm or 29.7 inches.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota SB6R
| Year | 1997 |
|---|---|
| Production | 600 units |
| 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 40mm carbs |
| Ignition | Digital electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 113.7 kW / 156 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 120 Nm /12.2 kg-f / 73.8 lb-ft. @ 9000 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic fork with 46mm stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments |
| Rear Suspension | Shock absorber with compression, rebound, preload and length adjustments |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/60 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Seat height | 755 mm / 29.7 in. |
| Dry weight | 190 kg / 418.9 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal. |
| Top Speed | 280 km/h / 174 mph |
