Bimota YB8e (1993-1994)

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The Bimota YB8 EVO is a rare motorcycle with a production run of only 169 units from 1993-1994. Its engine is a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC with 5 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1002 cc. It has a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and a maximum power output of 164 hp at 10500 rpm. The bike features Weber Marelli injection, electric starting, 5-speed transmission, and a chain final drive. The frame is made of two diagonal beams with internal ribbing in section bar aluminum, and the cylinders are supported by plates bolted to the beams. The swing arm is also made of aluminum. The front suspension has 42mm Marzocchi forks, an anti-dive system in the left tube, and a hydraulic brake in the right. The rear suspension features a Marzocchi single shock with compression and rebound damping adjustment. The front brakes have 2x 320mm discs and 4-piston calipers while the rear brake has a single 230mm disc and a 1-piston caliper. The bike has a dry weight of 180 kg and a wet weight of 207 kg with a fuel capacity of 20 liters. The fuel consumption average is 7.9 l/100 km or 26.6 mpg. The bike can brake from 60-0 in 12.9 m and from 100-0 in 36.2 m. It has a standing quarter-mile time of 10.4 sec and can reach a top speed of 276.9 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota YB8 EVO

Year: 1993 – 1994


Production: 169 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
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling: Liquid
Induction: Weber Marelli injection
Ignition: –
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 122.3 kW / 164 hp @ 10500 rpm (rear tyre 101.7 kW / 136.4 hp @ 10300 rpm)
Max Torque: 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft. @ 8500 rpm10.3 kg-m @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 5 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: 42mm Marzocchi forks, anti dive system in the left tube of the fork leg and a hydraulic brake in the right. compression and rebound damping adjustable. adjustable by four positions

Rear Suspension: Marzocchi single shock, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
Dry Weight: 180 kg / 396.8 lbs.
Wet Weight: 207 kg / 456.4 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 gal
Consumption average: 7.9 l/100 km / 26.6 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 36.2 m 42.3 ft. / 118.8 ft.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.4 sec / 216.9 km/h / 134.8 mph
Top Speed: 276.9 km/h / 172.1 mph

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