Bimota YB6

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Bimota YB6 EXUP
Manufacturer
Production 1989 - 1990
Class Sport Bike
Engine
liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder with EXUP on exhaust
Bore / Stroke 76.2mm x 76.2mm
Compression ratio 12.0:1
Horsepower 144.96 HP (108.1 KW) @ 10500RPM
Torque 69.33 ft/lbs (94.0 Nm) @ 9000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 5-speed, manual

Final Drive: chain

Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension Front: 42mm Marzocchi telescopic fork
Rear: Marzocchi adjustable mono-shock
Brakes Front: dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear: single 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire 180/55 ZR17
Weight 410.06 pounds (186.0 Kg) (dry), 185.0 kg (wet)
Related Yamaha FZR1000
Manuals Service Manual


The Bimota YB6 was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Bimota between 1988 and 1990. Max torque was 78.92 ft/lbs (107.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 140.0 HP (104.4 KW) @ 9000 RPM.

Engine[edit | edit source]

A 76.2mm bore x 76.2mm stroke result in a displacement of just 989.0 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, 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 230mm disc, 2-piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 42mm Marzocchi telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Marzocchi adjustable mono-shock.

1988 Bimota YB6[edit | edit source]

The 1988 MY Bimota YB6 sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 989 cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 140 horsepower and 107 Nm of torque. In addition, it comes with a Marzocchi suspension package, with a 42 mm adjustable fork in the front and an adjustable mono-shock in the rear, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, cast-aluminum wheels and dual headlights.


1989 Bimota YB6[edit | edit source]

The 1989 MY Bimota YB6 boasts standard features such as a Marzocchi suspension package, with a 42mm adjustable fork in the front and an adjustable mono-shock in the rear, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, cast-aluminum wheels and dual headlights.

In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 989cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that produces a claimed 140 horsepower and 107 Nm of torque.


1990 Bimota YB6[edit | edit source]

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The 1990 MY Bimota YB6 is a powerful, liter-class super-sport that is sure to fit the taste for the adrenaline junkies among Bimota fans. It has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 989cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 140 horsepower and 107 Nm of torque.

Also, it comes with a Marzocchi suspension package, with a 42mm adjustable fork in the front and an adjustable mono-shock in the rear, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, cast-aluminum wheels and dual headlights.


1989 Bimota YB6 EXUP[edit | edit source]

The 1989 MY Bimota YB6 EXUP boasts a maximum power output of 145 horsepower and 94 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1002cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse that it borrowed from Yamaha.

It also comes standard with features such as a 42mm Marzocchi adjustable telescopic fork in the front, a Marzocchi mono-shock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a full-fairing with a windscreen, an analogue instrumentation panel, and a single seat.


1990 Bimota YB6 EXUP[edit | edit source]

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The 1990 MY Bimota YB6 EXUP is sure to fit the taste for those riders who make zero compromises when it comes to performance, and comes with a 42mm Marzocchi adjustable telescopic fork in the front, a Marzocchi mono-shock as a rear suspension, Brembo brakes with dual front discs and a single disc in the rear, a full-fairing with a windscreen, an analogue instrumentation panel, and a single seat.

In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1002cc, transverse four cylinder engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 145 horsepower and 94 Nm of torque.