Bimota SB6R (1997)

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The Bimota SB6R motorcycle was produced in 1997 with only 600 units made. It features a four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valve per cylinder engine with a 1074cc capacity and a compression ratio of 11.2:1. Induction is through 4x 40mm carbs, with digital electronic ignition and electric starting. The maximum power output is 156hp at 10000rpm and a maximum torque of 120 Nm at 9000rpm. The transmission features five speeds and final drive is through a chain. The front suspension includes Telehydraulic fork with 46mm stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments, while the rear suspension features shock absorber with compression, rebound, preload and length adjustments. Front brakes include two 320mm discs and 4 piston calipers, while the rear brake is a single 230mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The front and rear tyres are 120/60 ZR17 and 190/55 ZR17, respectively. The dry weight of the SB6R is 190kg, and it has a 22 litre fuel capacity. The top speed of the Bimota SB6R is 280 km/h or 174 mph, and the seat height is 755 mm or 29.7 inches.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota SB6R

Year: 1997


Production: 600 units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1074 cc / 65.5 cub. in
Bore x Stroke: 75.5 x 60 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.2:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: 4x 40mm carbs
Ignition: Digital electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 113.7 kW / 156 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Torque: 120 Nm /12.2 kg-f / 73.8 lb-ft. @ 9000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic fork with 46mm stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments
Rear Suspension: Shock absorber with compression, rebound, preload and length adjustments

Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/60 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Seat height: 755 mm / 29.7 in.
Dry weight: 190 kg / 418.9 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 22 Litres / 5.8 US gal.
Top Speed: 280 km/h / 174 mph

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