The Bimota SB8R Special, produced in 2000, was a limited edition motorcycle with only 150 units produced. Powered by a four-stroke, 996cc, 90-degree V-twin engine with electronic injection and induction, this bike had a maximum power of 98kW and maximum torque of 93 Nm. It had a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension was a telescopic upside-down fork with rebound, compression, and preload adjustments, while the rear suspension was a single shock absorber with compression, rebound, preload, and length adjustments. The bike had a wheelbase of 1390mm and a seat height of 810mm. The front brakes consisted of two 320mm discs with Brembo calipers, while the rear brake was a single 230mm disc with a Brembo caliper. The bike had a dry weight of 176kg and a wet weight of 198kg, with a fuel capacity of 20 litres. The Bimota SB8R Special had a top speed of 265 km/h.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota SB8R Special
| Year | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Production | 150 units (combined with the SB8R) |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooloed |
| Capacity | 996 cc / 60.8 cub. in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 98 x 66 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
| Induction | Electronic injection |
| Ignition | Electronic inductive |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 98kW / 133 hp @ 9500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 93 Nm / 9.48 kgf-m / 73.8 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic upside-down fork with 46mm stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock absorber with compression, rebound, preload and length adjustments |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm / 54.7 in. |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 32 in. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc, Brembo |
| Front Tyre | 120/65 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg / 388 lbs. |
| Wet Weight | 198 kg / 436.5 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal. |
| Top speed | 265 km/h / 164.7 mph |
