Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 1997, 1998, 1999
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The 1997 MY Bimota 500 V-Due is the first and only Bimota machine that comes with an engine designed in-house, a liquid-cooled, fuel-injected, two-stroke, 499cc, V-Twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, capable of producing 105 horsepower and 90 Nm of torque.
This machine was unfortunately taken out of production due to the fact that it's fuel injection system was unable to deliver a smooth and reliable power output, the Italian brand ceasing production after only 340 units, out of the 500 proposed. It also boasted standard features such as a carbon-fiber bodywork, a fully-adjustable 46mm Paioli fork and an Ohlins rear mono-shock.
BIMOTA 500 V-Due 1997-1999
BIMOTA 500 V-Due 499
| engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, two-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin | Displacement: | 499 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.8x2.4 in OR 71 mm | Compression Ratio: | 12:1 | Horsepower: | 105/9000 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 66/8000 lb-ft/RPM OR 89/8000 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | EFI |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 6-speed, manual | Clutch: | wet multi-disc, manual | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | aluminium | Front Suspension: | 46mm Paioli telescopic fork, fully-adjustable | Rear Suspension: | Ohlins adjustable mono-shock | Front Brake: | dual 320mm discs | Rear Brake: | single 230mm disc |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 32.3 in OR 820 mm | Wheelbase: | 52.8 in OR 1341 mm | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 388 lbs OR 176 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5.3 gallons OR 20.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 120/70 ZR17 | Rear: | 180/55 ZR17 |
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