Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25th Anniversary

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Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25th Anniversary
Manufacturer
Production 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

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
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


The Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25th Anniversary was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Bimota in 1998. Max torque was 79.66 ft/lbs (108.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 144.96 HP (108.1 KW) @ 10000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1002.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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 25th Anniversary was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank.

1998 Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25th Anniversary[edit | edit source]

1998 Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25th Anniversary 1998 Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25th Anniversary

To celebrate 25 years since the Italian brand has started producing arguably, some of the best sport-bikes in the world, they have launched a special edition of the YB11, the 1998 MY Bimota YB11 Superleggera 25th Anniversary. This machine comes with a special, blue and silver paint scheme, which ensures it stands out in any crowd.

In all other departments, this machine bears the same attention to detail and comes with the same race-grade parts as the base Superleggera.