Bimota SB8R Special (2000)

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The Bimota SB8R Special, produced in 2000, was a limited edition motorcycle with only 150 units produced. Powered by a four-stroke, 996cc, 90-degree V-twin engine with electronic injection and induction, this bike had a maximum power of 98kW and maximum torque of 93 Nm. It had a six-speed transmission and chain final drive. The front suspension was a telescopic upside-down fork with rebound, compression, and preload adjustments, while the rear suspension was a single shock absorber with compression, rebound, preload, and length adjustments. The bike had a wheelbase of 1390mm and a seat height of 810mm. The front brakes consisted of two 320mm discs with Brembo calipers, while the rear brake was a single 230mm disc with a Brembo caliper. The bike had a dry weight of 176kg and a wet weight of 198kg, with a fuel capacity of 20 litres. The Bimota SB8R Special had a top speed of 265 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota SB8R Special

Year: 2000


Production: 150 units (combined with the SB8R)
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees-V-twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Cooling System: Liquid cooloed
Capacity: 996 cc / 60.8 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: Electronic injection
Ignition: Electronic inductive
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 98kW / 133 hp @ 9500 rpm
Max Torque: 93 Nm / 9.48 kgf-m / 73.8 lb-ft @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telescopic upside-down fork with 46mm stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments

Rear Suspension: Single shock absorber with compression, rebound, preload and length adjustments
Wheelbase: 1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Seat Height: 810 mm / 32 in.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs, Brembo
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc, Brembo
Front Tyre: 120/65 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight: 176 kg / 388 lbs.
Wet Weight: 198 kg / 436.5 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.
Top speed: 265 km/h / 164.7 mph

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