Bimota SB8R (1998-2000)

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.

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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