Bimota YB11 Superleggera
The Bimota YB11 Superleggera was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Bimota between 1996 and 1998. Max torque was 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 144.96 HP (108.1 KW) @ 10000 RPM.
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Bimota YB11 Superleggera | |
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Production | 1996 - 1998 |
Class | Sport Bike |
Engine | liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 76.2mm x 76.2mm |
Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
Horsepower | 144.96 HP (108.1 KW) @ 10000RPM |
Torque | 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
Suspension | Front: 51mm telescopic fork Rear: adjustable mono-shock |
Brakes | Front: dual 320mm discs Rear: single 230mm disc |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 180/55 ZR17 |
Weight | 183.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1002.0 cubic centimeters.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual 320mm discs in the front and a single 230mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 51mm telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a adjustable mono-shock. The YB11 Superleggera was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank.
1996 Bimota YB11 SuperleggeraEdit
The 1996 MY Bimota YYB11 Superleggera sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1002cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 145 horsepower and 109 Nm of torque.
The key features for this machine would be the 51mm telescopic front fork, an adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a small windscreen, a single headlamp, a single seat, a full-fairing and an analogue instrument cluster.
1997 Bimota YB11 SuperleggeraEdit
The 1997 MY Bimota YB11 Superleggera, as all models from the Bimota line-up, boasts race-grade parts and features such as a 51mm telescopic front fork, an adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a small windscreen, a single headlamp, a single seat, a full-fairing and an analogue instrument cluster.
In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1002cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 145 horsepower and 109 Nm of torque.
1998 Bimota YB11 SuperleggeraEdit
The 1998 MY Bimota YB11 Superleggera is sure to fit the taste for the adrenaline junkies among Bimota fans, boasting a max power output of 145 horsepower and 109 Nm of torque out of its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1002cc, transverse four cylinder engine.
Also, besides the engine, almost all of the other features on this machine are race-inspired, such as the hand-crafted aluminum frame, the 51mm telescopic front fork, an adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a small windscreen, a single headlamp, a single seat, a full-fairing and an analogue instrument cluster.