Bimota YB9 SR (1994-1996)

The Bimota YB9 SR was produced from 1994 to 1996, with only 651 units made. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 599cc and a compression ratio of 12.0:1. The engine is cooled by liquid and has an induction of 4x Keihin CKVD36 carbs, with a digital ignition and electric starter. The bike has a maximum power of 72.9 kW/100 hp @ 11500 rpm and a maximum torque of 65.7 Nm/6.7 kgf-m/48.5 lb-ft. @ 9500 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive.

The frame is made of two diagonal beams in section bars of aluminum with internal ribbing. The cylinders are supported by plates bolted to the beams, and the swingarm is made of aluminum. The front suspension features 41mm Paioli upside-down forks with 22 possible settings in compression and 24 in extension adjustable. The rear suspension is a Paioli monoshock preload, rebound, and bump adjustable. It is also possible to adjust the wheelbase by +/- 5 mm.

The front brakes consist of 2x 320mm discs with 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 230mm disc with a 2 piston caliper. The bike has a front tire size of 120/70 ZR17 and a rear tire size of 180/55 ZR17. It has a dry weight of 175 kg/385.8 lbs., with dimensions of 2080 mm/81.9 in. in length, and 810 mm/31.9 in. in width. The wheelbase is 1410 mm/55.5 in., and the seat height is 810 mm/31.9 in. The fuel capacity is 20 liters/5.3 US gal.

Bimota YB9 SR is considered one of the best bikes Bimota ever made, with a FZR600 Yamaha engine powering a lithe handling, sharp braking masterpiece on wheels.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota YB9 SR

Year: 1994 – 1996
Production: 651 units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.6 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 49.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Cooling: Liquid
Induction: 4x Keihin CKVD36 carbs
Ignition: Digital
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 72.9 kW / 100 hp @ 11500 rpm
Max Torque: 65.7 Nm / 6.7 kgf-m /48.5 lb-ft. @ 9500 rpm
Transmission: 6 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: 41mm Paioli upside down forks, 22 possible settings in compression and 24 in extension adjustable.
Rear Suspension: Paioli monoshock preload, rebound and bump adjustable. It is also possible to adjust the wheelbase by +/- 5 mm.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 385.8 lbs.
Dimensions: Length: 2080 mm / 81.9 in. Width: 810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase: 1410 mm / 55.5 in.
Seat height: 810 mm /31.9 in.
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.
To the Latin way of thinking a Bimota YB9 is a perfectly logical motorcycle. Only a nutcase would settle for anything less than perfection, right? Yep, the YB9 was one of the best bikes Bimota ever made, with the FZR600 Yamaha engine powering a lithe handling, sharp braking masterpiece on wheels. Sheer Latin class.: