BIMOTA SB8K (1999-2000) Specs, Performance & Photos
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Segment: Sport / Super Sport
Production years: 1999, 2000
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The 2000 MY Bimota SB8K has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 996cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 132 horsepower and 93 Nm of torque.
It also comes standard with features such as a single seat, an under-seat exhaust system, a full-fairing, a small windscreen, dual headlights, a digital and analogue instrumentation panel, Brembo brakes with dual 320mm discs in the front and a single 230mm disc in the rear, plus a race-inspired suspension package with a 46mm Paioli upside-down fork and an Ohlins fully-adjustable mono-shock in the rear.
BIMOTA SB8K 1999-2000
BIMOTA SB8K 996
| engine specs | Type: | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 90-degree V-Twin, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder | Displacement: | 996 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 3.9x2.6 in OR 99 mm | Compression Ratio: | 11.3:1 | Horsepower: | 132/9500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 69/8500 lb-ft/RPM OR 94/8500 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 upside-down fork | Rear Suspension: | Ohlins fully-adjustable mono-shock | Front Brake: | dual 320mm disc, 4-piston calipers | Rear Brake: | single 230mm disc, 4-piston caliper |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | - | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 395 lbs OR 179 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 5.3 gallons OR 20.1 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 120/65 ZR17 | Rear: | 190/55 ZR17 |
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