Bimota SB2 80
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Bimota SB2 80 | |
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Production | 1979 |
Class | Sport Bike |
Engine | Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 68.6mm x 68.6mm |
Compression ratio | 10.5:1 |
Horsepower | 74.96 HP (55.9 KW) @ 8700RPM |
Torque | 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 8250RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: Chain |
Suspension | Front: 35mm Ceriani telescopic fork Rear: Corte & Cosso adjustable mono-shock |
Brakes | Front: Dual 280mm discs Rear: Single 260mm disc |
Front Tire | 3.00-19 |
Rear Tire | 130/80 H18 |
Weight | 206.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The Bimota SB2 80 was a Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Bimota in 1979. Max torque was 42.04 ft/lbs (57.0 Nm) @ 8250 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 74.96 HP (55.9 KW) @ 8700 RPM.
Engine[edit | edit source]
A 68.6mm bore x 68.6mm stroke result in a displacement of just 743.0 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 3.00-19 front tire and a 130/80 H18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 280mm discs in the front and a Single 260mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 35mm Ceriani telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a Corte & Cosso adjustable mono-shock.
1979 Bimota SB2 80[edit | edit source]
The 1979 MY Bimota SB2 80 comes standard with features such as a 35mm Ceriani telescopic fork, a Corte & Cosso single shock absorber, Brembo brakes with dual discs and a single disc in the front and rear, respectively, a full-fairing with a large windscreen, cast-aluminum wheels, a dual exhaust system and an analogue instrument cluster.
In the tech/engine department, it sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 743cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 75 horsepower and 57 Nm of torque.