Bimota SB3

Bimota SB3
Manufacturer	Bimota
Production	1979 - 1982
Class	Sport Bike
Engine	Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke	71.1mm x 71.1mm
Compression ratio	9.2:1
Horsepower	87.03 HP (64.9 KW) @ 8200RPM
Torque	61.96 ft/lbs (84.0 Nm) @ 6500RPM
Transmission	Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: Chain Clutch: Wet multi-disc, manual
Suspension	Front: 38mm Marzocchi forks Rear: Mono-shock
Brakes	Front: Dual 260mm discs Rear: Single 260mm disc
Front Tire	3.50 V18
Rear Tire	130/80 V18
Seat Height	29.29 inches (744 mm)
Weight	219.0 kg (wet)
Manuals	Service Manual

The Bimota SB3 was a Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 2 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Bimota between 1979 and 1982. Max torque was 61.96 ft/lbs (84.0 Nm) @ 6500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 87.03 HP (64.9 KW) @ 8200 RPM.

Engine

A 71.1mm bore x 71.1mm stroke result in a displacement of just 987.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

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

Chassis

It came with a 3.50 V18 front tire and a 130/80 V18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via Dual 260mm discs in the front and a Single 260mm disc in the rear. The front suspension was a 38mm Marzocchi forks while the rear was equipped with a Mono-shock.

1979 Bimota SB3

The 1979 MY Bimota SB3 is a super-bike that comes standard with features such as a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork, a single shock absorber as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a rear single disc, an aerodynamic full-fairing, a large windscreen, a single seat, a blacked-out exhaust system, cast-aluminum wheels and a large headlamp.

In the tech/engine department, it sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 87 horsepower and 84 Nm of torque.

1980 Bimota SB3

The 1980 MY Bimota SB3 has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that reaches a maximum power output of 87 horsepower and 84 Nm of torque.

It also boasts features such as a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork, a single shock absorber as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a rear single disc, an aerodynamic full-fairing, a large windscreen, a single seat, a blacked-out exhaust system, cast-aluminum wheels and a large headlamp.

1981 Bimota SB3

The 1981 MY Bimota SB3 is a powerful, race-oriented super-bike, that feels the most comfortable on the race track. It comes with a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork, a single shock absorber as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a rear single disc, an aerodynamic full-fairing, a large windscreen, a single seat, a blacked-out exhaust system, cast-aluminum wheels and a large headlamp.

In the tech/engine department, it sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder engine paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce 87 horsepower and 84 Nm of torque.

1982 Bimota SB3

The 1982 MY Bimota SB3 boasts a maximum power output of 87 horsepower and 84 Nm of torque from its air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant. Also, it comes with race-grade features such as a 38mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork, a single shock absorber as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a rear single disc, an aerodynamic full-fairing, a large windscreen, a single seat, a blacked-out exhaust system, cast-aluminum wheels and a large headlamp.