Bimota SB8R Special (2000)

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.

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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