Bimota YB9 SRI (1996)

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The Bimota YB9 SRI is a rare motorcycle, with only 225 units produced in 1996. It has a four stroke, transverse four cylinder engine with DOHC 4 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 599cc. The compression ratio is 12.0:1 and it has a liquid cooling system with electronic injection. The ignition is integrated with injection using variable spark advance and it has an electric starting system. The maximum power output is 77.3 kW/106 hp @ 12500 rpm and the maximum torque is 64.3 Nm/6.6 kgf-m/47.3 lb-ft. @ 1000 rpm. The transmission is six speed, paired with a chain final drive. The bike has a unique frame with two diagonal beams in section bar made of aluminium with internal ribbing, supporting the cylinders with plates bolted to the beams, and a swing arm made of aluminium. The front suspension has a 41mm Paioli upside down fork with 22 possible settings and the rear suspension has a Paioli monoshock with preload, rebound, bump adjustment and can change wheelbase by +/- 5 mm. The front brakes have 2x 320mm discs and 4 piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 230mm disc and 2 piston caliper. The bike weighs 175 kg/385.8 lbs with a fuel capacity of 20 litres/5.3 US gal. The average consumption is 5.1 l/100 km/46.6 mpg, and its 60-0/100-0 braking distance is 12.9 m/36.8 m or 46.3 ft/120.7 ft. The standing 1/4 mile time is 11.6 sec, reaching speeds of 195.5 km/h/121.5 mph, while its top speed is 240.5 km/h/149.4 mph. In the 1996 Motoplus road test, the Bimota YB9 SRI was praised for its handling and power, making it a desirable motorcycle for collectors.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota YB9 SRI

Year: 1996
Production: 225 units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 4 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 599 cc / 36.6 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 62 x 49.6 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: Electronic injection
Ignition: Integrated with injection using variable spark advance
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 77.3 kW / 106 hp @ 12500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 95.hp @ 12400 rpm
Max Torque: 64.3 Nm / 6.6 kgf-m / 47.3 lb-ft. @ 1000 rpm
Transmission: 6 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: 41mm Paioli upside down forks, 22 possible settings in compression and 24 in extension adjustable.
Rear Suspension: Paioli monoshock preload, rebound and bump adjustable. It is also possible to adjust the wheelbase by +/- 5 mm.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight: 175 kg / 385.8 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.
Consumption Average: 5.1 l/100 km / 46.6 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 36.8 m / 46.3 ft / 120.7 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.6 sec / 195.5 km/h / 121.5 mph
Top Speed: 240.5 km/h / 149.4 mph
Road Test: 1996 Motoplus

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MOTO MORINI 1200 SPORT (2008-09)

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The Moto Morini Sport 1200 motorcycle was produced for the 2008-09 year. It has a four-stroke, 87-degree V longitudinal twin engine with a capacity of 1187cc and a compression ratio of 12.5:1. The bike has Magneti Marelli fuel injection with a 54mm throttle body and I.A.W. electronic ignition. It has a maximum power of 86kW / 117hp at 8500rpm and a maximum torque of 102Nm / 10.4kgf-m at 6750rpm. The clutch is a multiplate design in oil bath with an anti-skipping mechanism and radial master cylinder. The transmission is a six-speed, and the final drive is by chain. It has a Verlicchi high-strength steel tubular trellis frame and Marzocchi upside-down suspension with 50mm stems in the front and a progressive linkage with Sachs adjustable suspension in the back. Front brakes consist of 2x 320mm discs with 4-piston calipers, while the rear uses a single 220mm disc with a 2-piston caliper. The wheels are equipped with 120/70 ZR 17 and 180/55 ZR 17 front and back tires, respectively. It measures 2180mm (length) x 865mm (width) with a wheelbase of 1500mm and a seat height of 840mm. It weighs 198kg (dry) with a fuel capacity of 18 litres. The bike can accelerate from 0 to 60mph in 3.8 seconds and completes a standing quarter-mile in 11.6 seconds; it has a top speed of 229.2 km/h.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Moto Morini Sport 1200

Year: 2008 – 09
Engine: Four stroke, 87 degrees V longitudinal twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1187 cc / 72.5 cu-in
Bore x Stroke: 107 x 66 mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Lubrication: Forced with trochoidal pump
Induction: Magneti Marelli fuel injection 54 mm throttle body
Ignition: I.A.W. electronic
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 86 kW / 117 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 102 Nm / 10.4 kgf-m @ 6750 rpm
Clutch: Multiplate clutch in oil bath with antis kipping and radial master cylinder.
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Verlicchi high strength steel tubular trellis frame
Front Suspension: Marzocchi upside down with 50mm stems, 152mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension: Progressive linkage wit Sachs Adjustable in rebound, compression spring loading, 150mm wheel travel
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston callipers
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR 17
Dimensions: Length 2180 mm / 85.8 in Width 865 mm / 34.1 in
Wheelbase: 1,500 mm / 59.1 in
Seat Height: 840 mm / 33.1 in
Ground Clearance: 162 mm / 6.4 in
Dry Weight: 198 kg / 436 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 18 Litres / 4.7 US gal
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.6 sec
Top Speed: 229.2 km/h

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