Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary Archives - MotorcycleSpecifications.com Find your motorcycle specifications Fri, 07 Apr 2023 22:06:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0.2 Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary (1998) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/bimota-yb11-superleggera-25-anniversary-1998-specs/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 03:42:01 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=41175 The Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary was produced in a limited run of 50 units in 1998. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1002

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]]> The Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary was produced in a limited run of 50 units in 1998. It features a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, DOHC engine with a capacity of 1002 cc and 5 valves per cylinder. The bike has a liquid-cooled cooling system, a compression ratio of 12.0:1, and 4x38mm Mikuni carbs. The bike has maximum power of 105.7 kW / 145 hp at 10000 rpm and maximum torque of 109 Nm at 8500 rpm. The transmission is 5-speed with a final chain drive. The bike features two diagonal beams with rectangular cross-section in its frame and an aluminum swing arm. The front suspension has a telescopic fork with 51mm stanchions and rebound, compression, and preload adjustments. The rear suspension has a single shock absorber with compression, rebound, pre-load, and length adjustments. The front brakes have two 320mm discs, and the rear brake has a single 230mm disc. The bike has 120/70 ZR17 front tires and 180/55 ZR17 rear tires. Its weight is 215 kg / 474 lbs when wet, and its fuel capacity is 15 liters / 4 gallons. Its average consumption is 6.5 l/100 km / 36.2 mpg, and its top speed is 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph. In the road test, the YB11 was compared to the CBR900RR Motoplus 1996.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25 Anniversary

Year: 1998
Production: 50 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
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Induction: 4 x 38mm Mikuni carbs
Ignition: Digital electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 105.7 kW / 145 hp @ 10000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 97.7 kW / 131.hp @ 10100 rpm
Max Torque: 109 Nm /11 kgf-m / 80.4 lb-ft. @ 8500 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Two diagonal beams with a rectangular cross section. The swing arm is also made of aluminium.
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with 51 mm stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments
Rear Suspension: Single shock absorber with compression, rebound, pre-load and length adjustments
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight: 183 kg / 403.4 lbs.
Wet Weight: 215 kg / 474 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 15 Litres / 4 gal.
Consumption Average: 6.5 l/100 km / 36.2 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 37.1 m / 42.3 ft. / 121.7 ft.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.9 m / 36.6 m / 42.3 ft. / 120.1 ft.
Top Speed: 10.4 sec / 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph
Road Test: YB11 vs CBR900RR Motoplus 1996

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]]> Matchless G3 LS (1954and1958) https://motorcyclespecifications.com/matchless-g3-ls-1954and1958-specs/ Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:55:59 +0000 https://motorcyclespecifications.com/?p=36397 The Matchless G3 LS motorcycle was produced in 1954 and 1958. It had a single cylinder, four stroke, OHV engine with a capacity of 348cc/21.2 cub in. The compression ratio

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]]> The Matchless G3 LS motorcycle was produced in 1954 and 1958. It had a single cylinder, four stroke, OHV engine with a capacity of 348cc/21.2 cub in. The compression ratio was 6.5:1 in 1954 and 7.5:1 in 1958, with a dry sump lubrication system and a fuel system including Amal 76 and Amal Monobloc. The bike had a top speed of 121 km/h or 75 mph. The frame was a tubular cradle design with a single down tube for stability, and the suspension included telescopic fork with hydraulic damping in the front and swinging arm with AMC and Girling units in the rear. The bike had drum brakes, steel laced wire spokes, and varying tire sizes depending on the year, with a ground clearance ranging from 165 mm to 178 mm. The seat height was 800 mm, and the wet weight was 179 kg with a fuel capacity of 17 L. The bike was painted black and was reviewed positively in Classic Bike magazine in May 1991.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Matchless G3 LS

Year: 1954 and 1958
Engine: Single cylinder, four stroke, OHV
Capacity: 348 cc / 21.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 69 x 93 mm
Cooling System: Air cooled
Compression Ratio: 1954: 6.5:1 1958: 7.5:1
Lubrication: Dry sump
Oil Capacity: 1954: 2.3 L / 4.9 US pints 1958: 2.8 L / 5.9 US pints
Exhaust: Single, chrome silencer
Fuel System: 1954: Amal 76, 1-1/16 in. 1958: Amal Monobloc, 1-1/16 in.
Ignition: 1954: Magneto, Lucas dynamo 1958: Coil ignition, Lucas alternator
Battery: 6V
Starting: Kick
Clutch: Wet, multi-plate
Transmission: 4-Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Maximum Power: 1954: 11.8 kW / 16 hp @ 5600 rpm 1958: 13.0 kW / 19 hp @ 5750 rpm
Frame: Tubular cradle, single down tube
Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with hydraulic damping
Rear Suspension: 1954: Swinging arm, AMC units 1958: Swinging arm, Girling units
Front Brakes: 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls
Rear Brakes: 178 mm / 7 in. drum, sls
Wheels: Steel, laced wire spokes
Front Tyre: 1954: 3.25 x 19 in. 1958: 3.60 x 19 in.
Rear Tyre: 1954: 3.50 x 19 in. 1958: 3.25 x 19 in.
Wheelbase: 1436 mm / 56.5 in.
Ground Clearance: 1954: 165 mm / 6.5 in. 1958: 178 mm / 7.0 in.
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in.
Wet Weight: 179 kg / 395 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 17 L / 4.5 US gal
Average Consumption: 3.3 L/100 km / 30 km/l / 71 US mpg
Top Speed: 121 km/h / 75 mph
Colours: Black
Review: Classic Bike, May 1991

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