Bimota KB2 Laser
| Manufacturer | Bimota |
|---|---|
| Production | 1981 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 58.4mm x 58.4mm |
| Compression ratio | 9.5:1 |
| Horse Power | 65.04 HP (48.5 KW) @ 10500RPM |
| Torque | 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 6-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 40mm Italia adjustable telescopic fork Rear: De Carbon adjustable mono-shock |
| Brakes | Front: dual 280mm discs Rear: single 210mm disc |
| Front Tire | 120/80 V16 |
| Rear Tire | 150/80 V16 |
| Weight | (dry), 186.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The Bimota KB2 Laser was a air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Bimota in 1981. Max torque was 27.29 ft/lbs (37.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 65.04 HP (48.5 KW) @ 10500 RPM.
Engine
A 58.4mm bore x 58.4mm stroke result in a displacement of just 543.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 6-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
Chassis
It came with a 120/80 V16 front tire and a 150/80 V16 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 280mm discs in the front and a single 210mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 40mm Italia adjustable telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a De Carbon adjustable mono-shock.
1981 Bimota KB2 Laser
The 1981 MY Bimota KB2 Laser sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 543cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant that can produce a claimed 65 horsepower and 37 Nm of torque. It also comes standard with a full-fairing, a large windscreen, cast-aluminium wheels, a blacked-out exhaust system, a single seat, an analogue instrument cluster, dual front disc brakes and a suspension package composed of a De Carbon monoshock in the rear and a 40mm Italia telescopic fork in the front.