Bimota YB10 Dieci Biposto (1992-1993)

The Bimota YB10 Dieci Biposto was a rare motorcycle produced in 1992-1993 with only 38 units made. It had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 1002 cc and a maximum power of 108.1 kW at 10500 rpm. The bike had a liquid cooling system and two 38mm Mikuni carbs for induction. The frame was made of aluminum with two diagonal beams and the cylinders were supported by plates. The suspension had upside-down Marzocchi forks in the front and an Ahlins system in the rear, both with adjustable preload, compression, and rebound damping. The front brakes had two 320mm discs and the rear had a single 230mm disc. The bike had a dry weight of 185 kg and a fuel capacity of 20 liters. Its maximum torque was 94.1 Nm at 9000 rpm, and it could reach a top speed of 215.0 km/h. The Bimota YB10 Dieci Biposto was tested by Moto Sprint in 1990 and 1992, and it was part of a Superbike Group Test in 1991.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota YB10 Dieci Biposto

Year: 1992 – 1993
Production: 38 units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1002 cc / 61.1 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 75.5 x 76 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 2x 38mm Mikuni BSDT38 carbs
Ignition: –
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 108.1 kW / 145 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 94.9 kW / 127.3 hp @ 10600 rpm
Max Torque: 94.1 Nm / 9.6 kgf-m / 69.4 lb-ft. @ 9000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Two diagonal beams in section bar made of aluminium with internal ribbing. The cylinders are supported by plates bolted to the beams and the swing arm is made of aluminium
Front Suspension: 42mm Upside-down Marzocchi forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR18
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight: 185 kg / 407.9 lbs.
Wet Weight: 212 kg / 467.4 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.
Consumption Average: 6.5 l/100 km / 36 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 36.6 m / 42.3 ft. / 120.1 ft.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.4 sec / 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph
Road Test: Motosprint Superbike Group Test 1991 Moto Sprint 1990 Biposta Moto Sprint 1992