The Bimota SB8R motorcycle was produced from 1998 to 2000, with only 150 units made, in combination with the SB8RS. The bike has a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-twin engine, with 996cc capacity, and 11.3:1 compression ratio. The Marelli fuel injection system delivers power to the two twin-throttle bodies. The bike has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The maximum power is 135 hp at 9500 rpm, and 104 Nm torque at 8500 rpm. The bike has a telehydraulic upside-down fork with 46mm stanchions on the front, and a fully adjustable shock absorber on the rear. The front brakes have 320mm discs with four-piston calipers, while the rear brake has a single 230mm disc with a four-piston caliper. The bike has a seat height of 810mm, a wheelbase of 1390mm, and weighs 179kg. It has a top speed of 255.9 km/h and can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 12.0 seconds. The bike was reviewed positively by Moto-euro.com and Motocorse.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota SB8R
| Year | 1998 – 2000 |
|---|---|
| Production | 150 units (combined with the SB8RS) |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Capacity | 996 cc / 60.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Induction | Marelli fuel-injection 59mm throttle bodies |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 98.4 kW / 135 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 104 Nm / 10.6 kgf-m / 76.8 lb-ft. @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telehydraulic upside-down fork with 46mm stanchions and compression, rebound and preload adjustments |
| Rear Suspension | Fully adjustable shock absorber |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm / 54.7 in. |
| Seat height | 810 mm / 32 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc 4 piston caliper, Brembo |
| Front Tyre | 120/65 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight | 179 kg / 394.6 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / US 5.3 gal. |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.0 sec |
| Top Speed | 255.9 km/h / 159 mp/h |
| Reviews | Moto-euro. COM / Motocorse |
