The Bimota YB11 Superleggera was a limited production motorcycle made from 1996 to 1998, with only 600 units produced. It had a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1002cc and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The bike had 4 x 38mm Mikuni carbs and a digital electronic ignition, with a maximum power output of 145hp at 10,000rpm and a maximum torque of 109Nm at 8,500rpm. The transmission had 5 speeds, and the final drive was a chain. The frame was made of two diagonal beams, and the swing arm was aluminum. The front suspension was a telescopic fork with 51mm stanchions and adjustments for rebound, compression, and preload. The rear suspension was a single shock absorber with adjustments for compression, rebound, preload, and length. The front brakes had 2x 320mm discs, and the rear brakes had a single 230mm disc. The dry weight was 183kg, with a wet weight of 215kg and a fuel capacity of 15 liters. The bike had an average fuel consumption of 6.5l/100km and a top speed of 215km/h or 133.6mph. In road tests, the YB11 was compared to the CBR900RR Motoplus 1996.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota YB11 Superleggera
| Year | 1996 – 98 |
|---|---|
| Production | 600 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 56 mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Induction | 4 x 38mm Mikuni carbs |
| Ignition | Digital electronic |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 105.7 kW / 145 hp @ 10000 rpm |
| Max Power Rear Tyre | 97.7 kW / 131.hp @ 10100 rpm |
| Max Torque | 109 Nm /11 kgf-m / 80.4 lb-ft. @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Two diagonal beams with a rectangular cross section. The swing arm is also made of aluminium. |
| Front Suspension | Telescopic fork with 51 mm stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments |
| Rear Suspension | Single shock absorber with compression, rebound, pre-load and length adjustments |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| Dry Weight | 183 kg / 403.4 lbs. |
| Wet Weight | 215 kg / 474 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15 Litres / 4 gal. |
| Consumption Average | 6.5 l/100 km / 36.2 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 12.9 m / 37.1 m / 42.3 ft. / 121.7 ft. |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 12.9 m / 36.6 m / 42.3 ft. / 120.1 ft. |
| Top Speed | 10.4 sec / 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph |
| Road Test | YB11 vs CBR900RR Motoplus 1996 |
