The Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary was produced in a limited run of 50 units in 1998. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1002 cc and 5 valves per cylinder. The bike has a liquid-cooled cooling system, a compression ratio of 12.0:1, and 4x38mm Mikuni carbs. The bike has maximum power of 105.7 kW / 145 hp at 10000 rpm and maximum torque of 109 Nm at 8500 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed with a final chain drive. The bike features two diagonal beams with rectangular cross-section in its frame and an aluminum swing arm. The front suspension has a telescopic fork with 51mm stanchions and rebound, compression, and preload adjustments. The rear suspension has a single shock absorber with compression, rebound, pre-load, and length adjustments. The front brakes have two 320mm discs, and the rear brake has a single 230mm disc. The bike has 120/70 ZR17 front tires and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires. Its weight is 215 kg / 474 lbs when wet, and its fuel capacity is 15 liters / 4 gallons. Its average consumption is 6.5 l/100 km / 36.2 mpg, and its top speed is 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph. In the road test, the YB11 was compared to the CBR900RR Motoplus 1996.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary
| Year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Production | 50 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 |
