Bimota KB1
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| Bimota KB1 | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1978 |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 66.0mm x 66.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.7:1 |
| Horsepower | 83.95 HP (62.6 KW) @ 7950RPM |
| Torque | 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: chain |
| Suspension | Front: 36mm Marzocchi telescopic fork Rear: De Carbon adjustable mono-shock |
| Brakes | Front: dual 260mm discs Rear: single 260mm disc |
| Weight | 190.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Bimota KB1 was a air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Bimota in 1978. Max torque was 58.27 ft/lbs (79.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 83.95 HP (62.6 KW) @ 7950 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 66.0mm bore x 66.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 1015.0 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]
Stopping was achieved via dual 260mm discs in the front and a single 260mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 36mm Marzocchi telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a De Carbon adjustable mono-shock.
1978 Bimota KB1[edit | edit source]
The 1978 MY Bimota KB1 has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1015cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 84 horsepower and 80 Nm of torque.
The key features for this race-bred machine would be the aerodynamic, full-fairing, a single seat, a large windscreen, the cast-aluminum wheels, a Brembo braking system with dual front disc brakes, an analogue instrument cluster, a large, round headlamp, and a suspension package composed of a 36mm Marzocchi telescopic fork and a De Carbon adjustable mono-shock in the rear.