Bimota KB1 Archives - MotorcycleSpecifications.com Find your motorcycle specifications Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:29:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Bimota KB1 (1978) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/bimota-kb1-1978-specs/ Tue, 04 Apr 2023 00:03:05 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=43633 The 1978 Bimota KB1 motorcycle was a limited production model with only 827 units ever made. It was powered by a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 2 valves per

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]]> The 1978 Bimota KB1 motorcycle was a limited production model with only 827 units ever made. It was powered by a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with 2 valves per cylinder sourced from the Kawasaki Z1000, with a capacity of 1015 cc/61.9 cu in. It had a compression ratio of 8.7:1 and was air/oil cooled, with four 28mm carburetors for induction. The bike could produce a maximum power of 62.6 kW/84 hp at 7950 rpm and a maximum torque of 79.4 Nm/8.1 kg-m/58.6 lb-ft at 6500 rpm. The transmission was a five-speed, and the final drive was a chain. The Bimota KB1 featured a multi-tubular backbone frame and a front suspension of either a 36mm Marzocchi or a 35mm reinforced Ceriani front fork. The rear suspension was a Corte & Cosso system built by De Carbon, with the swing arm made of chrome molybdenum sheet metal. The front brakes consisted of two 260mm discs, and the rear brake was a single 260mm disc. The dry weight of the bike was 190 kg/418.9 lbs, and it had a top speed of 237 km/h/147.3 mph. The Bimota KB1 received positive reviews in several road tests from various publications, including Cycle in 1980, MotorCycling in 1981, Motociclismo in 1979, and Moto.Revue in 1981.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota KB1

Year: 1978
Production: 827 units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder (Kawasaki Z1000)
Capacity: 1015 cc / 61.9 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 66 x 70 mm
Compression Ratio: 8.7:1
Cooling System: Air / oil cooled
Induction: 4x 28mm carburettors
Ignition: –
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 62.6 kW / 84 hp @ 7950 rpm
Max Toque: 79.4 Nm / 8.1 kg-m / 58.6 lb-ft. @ 6500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Multi-tubular backbone
Front Suspension: 36mm Marzocchi or a 35 mm reinforced Ceriani front fork
Rear Suspension: Corte & Cosso, built by De Carbon. The swing arm chrome molybdenum sheet metal
Front Brakes: 2x 260mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc
Dry Weight: 190 kg / 418.9 lbs.
Top Speed: 237 km/h / 147.3 mph
Road Test: Cycle 1980 MotorCycling 1981 Motociclismo 1979 Moto.Revue 1981

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]]> Maico GS 250 (1991-92) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/maico-gs-250-1991-92-specs/ Mon, 27 Mar 2023 12:28:06 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=33613 The Maico GS 250 is a motorcycle model from 1991-92, powered by a water-cooled, single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 247cc. It has a compression ratio of 15.5:1

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]]> The Maico GS 250 is a motorcycle model from 1991-92, powered by a water-cooled, single cylinder, two-stroke engine with a capacity of 247cc. It has a compression ratio of 15.5:1 and uses a Bing 54/40 oval carburetor. The ignition is MOTOPLAT electronic and the bike has a kick start. The maximum power output is 12.5 kW/17 hp at 8000 rpm (restricted). The clutch is wet, cable operated and the transmission is 5-speed. The bike has a chrom-moly double cradle frame, a hydraulic telescopic fork with 42 mm front suspension and Maico twin link with Ahlins shock for rear suspension. It has front and rear disc brakes, steel laced wire spoke wheels, and a front rim of 3.00 x 21 inches. The rear tire size is 130/80-18. The wheelbase is 1480 mm/58.3 in, and the ground clearance is 384 mm/15.1 in. The seat is 960 mm/37.8 in high and the bike’s wet weight is 109 kg/229.3 lbs. The fuel capacity is 10.1 L/2.7 US gal and it has a top speed of 100 km/h/62 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Maico GS 250

Year: 1991 – 92
Engine: Single cylinder, two sroke
Capacity: 247 cc / 15.1 cub in
Bore x Stroke: 67 x 70 mm
Cooling System: Water cooled
Compression Ratio: 15.5:1
Carburetor: Bing 54/40 oval
Lubrication: Wet sump
Exhaust: S.E.E.S. system
Ignition: MOTOPLAT electronic
Starting: Kick
Max Power: 12.5 kW / 17 hp @ 8000 rpm (restricted)
Clutch: Wet, cable operated
Transmission: 5-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Chrom-moly, double cradle
Front Suspension: Hydraulic telescopic fork, 42 mm
Front Wheel Travel: 305 mm / 12 in
Rear Suspension: Maico twin link with ~Ahlins shock
Rear Wheel Travel: 350 mm / 14 in
Front Brakes: Disc
Rear Brakes: Disc
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Rim: 3.00 x 21 in
Rear Tyre: 130/80-18
Wheelbase: 1480 mm / 58.3 in.
Ground Clearance: 384 mm / 15.1 in.
Seat Height: 960 mm / 37.8 in.
Wet Weight: 109 kg / 229.3 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 10.1 L / 2.7 US gal
Top Speed: 100 km/h / 62 mph

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