Bimota YB8 Evo
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| Bimota YB8 Evo | |
| Manufacturer | |
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| Production | 1993 - 1994 (169 units) |
| Class | Sport Bike |
| Engine | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 5 valves per cylinder. |
| Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 276.9 km/h / 172.1 mph |
| Horsepower | 164.01 HP (122.3 KW) @ 10500RPM |
| Torque | 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 8500RPM |
| Ignition | - |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Frame | Two diagonal beams in section bar made of aluminum with internal ribbing. The cylinders are supported by plates bolted to the beams and the swing arm is made of aluminum |
| Suspension | Front: 42mm Marzocchi forks, anti dive system in the left tube of the fork leg and a hydraulic brake in the right. compression and rebound damping adjustable. adjustable by four positions Rear: Marzocchi single shock, compression and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Brakes | Front: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers Rear: Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-17 |
| Weight | 180 kg / 396.8 lbs. (dry), 207 kg / 456.4 lbs. (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Liters / 5.3 gal |
| Related | Yamaha FZR1000 |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
The Bimota YB8 EVO was a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder Sport Bike motorcycle produced by Bimota between 1993 and 1994. Max torque was 73.76 ft/lbs (100.0 Nm) @ 8500 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 164.01 HP (122.3 KW) @ 10500 RPM. It could reach a top speed of 276.9 km/h / 172.1 mph.
Engine[edit | edit source]
The engine was a Liquid cooled Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 5 valves per cylinder.. The engine featured a 12.0:1 compression ratio.
Chassis[edit | edit source]
It came with a 120/70-17 front tire and a 180/55-17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 42mm Marzocchi forks, anti dive system in the left tube of the fork leg and a hydraulic brake in the right. compression and rebound damping adjustable. adjustable by four positions while the rear was equipped with a Marzocchi single shock, compression and rebound damping adjustable.. The YB8 Evo was fitted with a 20 Liters / 5.3 gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 180 kg / 396.8 lbs..
1993 Bimota YB8 EVO[edit | edit source]
The 1993 MY Bimota YB8 EVO sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1002cc, transverse four cylinder powerplant mated to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 164 horsepower and 101 Nm of torque.
It also comes standard with features such as a 42mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork coupled to a Marzocchi adjustable mono-shock in the rear, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front, a full-fairing with a windscreen, cast-aluminum wheels, and a hand-built, aluminum frame.
1994 Bimota YB8 EVO[edit | edit source]
The 1994 MY Bimota YB8 EVO boasts race-grade parts such as a 42mm Marzocchi telescopic front fork coupled to a Marzocchi adjustable mono-shock in the rear, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front, a full-fairing with a windscreen, cast-aluminum wheels, and a hand-built, aluminum frame.
In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1002cc, transverse four cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 164 horsepower and 101 Nm of torque.
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Overview[edit | edit source]
Bimota produced three variations on the YB8 between 1990 and 1994, using basically the same chassis as the previous YB6 range. The first used a Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP engine in the traditional Bimota chassis, with extremely high-quality suspension and braking components. This base model was updated in 1993 as the YB8 E. But it was a special edition of the YB8, the Furano, which most impressed. This was fitted with fuel-injection, replacing the YB8's carbs. Complete with a lighter chassis and a power increase to 123kW (165bhp), the Furano was the fastest sportsbike available when it was launched. Luckily for the owners of the 152 bikes produced, the stiff chassis provides sure handling at the huge speeds it can attain.
Specifications[edit | edit source]
| Make Model | Bimota YB8 EVO |
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| Year | 1993 - 1994 |
| Production | 169 units |
| Engine Type | Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC 5 valves per cylinder. |
| Displacement | 1002 cc / 61.1 cub. in. |
| Bore X Stroke | 75.5 x 56 mm |
| Compression | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Induction | Weber Marelli injection |
| Ignition | |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 122.3 kW / 164 hp @ 10500 rpm (rear tire 101.7 kW / 136.4 hp @ 10300 rpm) |
| Max Torque | 101 Nm / 10.3 kg-m / 74.5 lb-ft. @ 8500 rpm10.3 kg-m @ 8500 rpm |
| Transmission | 5 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Two diagonal beams in section bar made of aluminum with internal ribbing. The cylinders are supported by plates bolted to the beams and the swing arm is made of aluminum |
| Front Suspension | 42mm Marzocchi forks, anti dive system in the left tube of the fork leg and a hydraulic brake in the right. compression and rebound damping adjustable. adjustable by four positions |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi single shock, compression and rebound damping adjustable. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm disc 1 piston caliper |
| Front Tire | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tire | 180/55-17 |
| Dry Weight | 180 kg / 396.8 lbs. |
| Wet Weight | 207 kg / 456.4 lbs. |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Liters / 5.3 gal |
| Consumption Average | 7.9 l/100 km / 26.6 mpg |
| Braking 60 - 0 / 100 - 0 | 12.9 m / 36.2 m 42.3 ft. / 118.8 ft. |
| Standing ¼ Mile | 10.4 sec / 216.9 km/h / 134.8 mph |
| Top Speed | 276.9 km/h / 172.1 mph |