Editing Bimota YB9

[[File:1996-Bimota-YB9SR-Left-Side.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9SR Left Side]]

The '''Bimota YB9''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] sport [[motorcycle]] produced between 1996 and 1998. It could reach a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 49.42 ft/lbs (67.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 103.8 HP (77.4 KW) @ 12500 RPM.  

==Overview==
The “9” has nothing to do with the bike’s displacement and simply indicates that it’s the ninth Bimota powered by a [[Yamaha]] engine. It’s a bit down on power compared to its stablemates the SB6 and the YB11, which feature the [[Suzuki GSX-R1100]] and [[Yamaha YZF1000R]] “Thunderace,” respectively, since the YB9 actually uses the liquid-cooled inline four and transmission from the [[Yamaha YZF600R|YZF600R “Thundercat”]] with around 100hp and it even uses that bike’s stock gauge cluster, nestled in between the carbon air-intake tubes.

Bimota obviously made its reputation wrapping lightweight frames and sexy bodywork around reliable powerplants from Japan, sexy powerplants from [[Ducati]], and even the occasional German powerplant from [[BMW]]… Their early offerings used tube-style frames, but by the 1990s they’d moved on to aluminum beam frames as seen here. Access on some beam-frame models for maintenance and repair can be a bit iffy: the massive-looking part used on the [[Bimota SB6]] and SB6R is designed to connect the steering head and [[swingarm]] pivot directly, but makes access to some parts difficult, like the front sprocket that supposedly requires the engine to be dropped when it needs changing… I’ve heard no such complaints about the YB11 that uses a very similar frame to the one seen here, which makes a certain amount of sense considering the fact that both use Yamaha engines.  They also produced an '''SRi''' model which was fuel injected compared to the carbureted '''SR''' model.  Just 651 YB9s were built.

[[File:1996-Bimota-YB9-R-Side.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 R Side]]
==Engine==
The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 6-speed transmission. The [[final drive]] was via chain.  

==Chassis==
Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The bike weighed just 385.81 pounds (175.0 Kg).  

[[File:1996-Bimota-YB9-Cockpit.jpg|600px|1996-Bimota-YB9-Cockpit]]
[[File:1996-Bimota-YB9-Rear-Wheel.jpg|600px|1996-Bimota-YB9-Rear-Wheel]]

==In Media==
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/shampoo-girl-power#bimota-yb9 Shampoo: Girl Power]
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/juyuso-seubgyuksageun#bimota-yb9 Juyuso seubgyuksageun]

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-[[Category:1990s motorcycles]]
-{{Motorcycle
-|name             = Bimota YB9
-|photo= 1996-Bimota-YB9SR-Left-Side.jpg
-|aka              = YB9 SRI, YB9 SR
-|manufacturer     = Bimota
-|parent_company   =
-|production       = 1994 - 1998
-|model_year       =
-|predecessor      =
-|successor        =
-|class            = Sport Bike
-|engine           = in-line four, four-stroke
-|bore_stroke      = 61.0mm x 61.0mm
-|compression      = 12.0:1
-|top_speed        = 155 mph (250 km/h)
-|power            = 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 12500RPM
-|torque           = 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 10000RPM
-|ignition         =
-|spark_plug       =
-|battery          =
-|transmission     = Gear box: 6-speed <br>
-Final Drive: [[chain]] <br>
-Clutch: wet multi-disc, manual <br>
-|frame            =
-|suspension       =Front: 41mm Paioli upside-down fork <br>
-Rear: Paioli adjustable mono-shock
-|brakes           =Front: dual disc <br>Rear: single disc
-|front_tire       = {{tire|120/70 ZR17}}
-|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|180/55 ZR17}}
-|rake_trail       =
-|wheelbase        = 55.51 inches (1410 mm)
-|length           = 81.89 inches (2080 mm)
-|width            = 31.89 inches (810 mm)
-|height           =
-|seat_height      = 31.89 inches (810 mm)
-|dry_weight       = 381.4 pounds (173.0 Kg)
-|wet_weight       = 175.0 kg
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-The '''[[Bimota]] YB9 SR''' was a in-line four, [[four-stroke]] Sport Bike [[motorcycle]] produced by [[Bimota]] between 1994 and 1998. It could reach a top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). Max [[torque]] was 47.94 ft/lbs (65.0 Nm) @ 10000 RPM. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 97.89 HP (73.0 KW) @ 12500 RPM.
-==Engine==
-The engine was a [[liquid cooled]] in-line four, four-stroke. A 61.0mm [[bore]] x 61.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 599.0 cubic centimeters.
-==Drive==
-The bike has a 6-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the wet multi-disc, manual.
-==Chassis==
-It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front [[tire]] and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via dual disc in the front and a single disc in the rear. The front suspension was a  41mm Paioli upside-down fork while the rear was equipped with a Paioli adjustable mono-shock. The bike weighed just 381.4 pounds (173.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
-==1994 Bimota YB9 SR==
-The 1994 MY Bimota YB9 SR is a powerful, Italian-built super-sport and comes standard with a 41mm Paioli upside-down fork, a Paioli adjustable mono-shock in the rear, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a windscreen, an analogue instrumentation panel and a single headlight.
-In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 100 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque.
-==1995 Bimota YB9 SR==
-The 1995 MY Bimota YB9 SR has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 100 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque.
-It also boasts a a 41mm Paioli upside-down fork, a Paioli adjustable mono-shock in the rear, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a windscreen, an analogue instrumentation panel and a single headlight.
-==1996 Bimota YB9 SRI==
-[[File:bimota-yb9-1996-1996-4.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 SRI]]
-[[File:bimota-yb9-1996-1996-3_ozB77OG.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 SRI]]
-[[File:bimota-yb9-1996-1996-2_MteWXxr.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 SRI]]
-[[File:bimota-yb9-1996-1996-1_UEq61UD.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 SRI]]
-[[File:bimota-yb9-1996-1996-0_b65o4Tc.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 SRI]]
-The 1996 MY Bimota YB9 SRI has, at its heart, a fuel-injected, liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 100 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque.
-Standard features for this machine include a 41mm Paioli upside-down fork, a Paioli adjustable mono-shock in the rear, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a windscreen, an analogue instrumentation panel and a single headlight.
-==1996 Bimota YB9 SR==
-[[File:bimota-yb9-1996-1996-3.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 SR]]
-[[File:bimota-yb9-1996-1996-2.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 SR]]
-[[File:bimota-yb9-1996-1996-1.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 SR]]
-[[File:bimota-yb9-1996-1996-0.jpg|600px|1996 Bimota YB9 SR]]
-The 1996 MY Bimota YB9 SR is a powerful super-sport that comes with features such as a 41mm Paioli upside-down fork, a Paioli adjustable mono-shock in the rear, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, cast-aluminum wheels, a single seat, a full-fairing with a windscreen, an analogue instrumentation panel and a single headlight.
-It can reach a maximum power output of 100 horsepower and 65 Nm of torque from its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 599cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant, paired to a six-speed manual transmission.
-==In Media==
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/shampoo-girl-power#bimota-yb9 Shampoo: Girl Power]
-* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/juyuso-seubgyuksageun#bimota-yb9 Juyuso seubgyuksageun]
-[[Category:Sport Bike motorcycles]]
 [[Category:Bimota motorcycles]]
 [[Category:1990s motorcycles]]