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Bimota
SB8K
Gobert Replica

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Make Model |
Bimota
SB8K Gobert
Replica |
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Year |
2004 |
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Engine |
Liquid
cooled, four stroke, 90°-V-twin,
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder |
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Capacity |
996 |
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Bore x Stroke |
98 x 66 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
11.3:1 |
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Induction |
Electronic fuel injection, 51mm throttle body |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Electronic inductive / electric |
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Max Power |
104.8 kW 142.6 hp @ 9750 rpm |
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Max Torque |
105.5 Nm 10.75 kg-m @ 8750 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
6 Speed / chain |
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Front Suspension |
Telescopic upside-down fork with 46mm
stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments. 120mm wheel
travel |
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Rear Suspension |
Single shock absorber with compression,
rebound, preload and length adjustments. 130mm wheel travel |
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Front Brakes |
2x 330mm discs |
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Rear Brakes |
Single 230mm disc |
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Front Tyre |
120/70 ZR17 |
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Rear Tyre |
180/55 ZR17 |
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Dry-Weight |
176 kg |
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Fuel Capacity |
20 Litres |
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Review |
Motorrad |

A technical analysis of the SB8K model shows important
technological advances in terms of construction, both of the chassis and
engine. The most noticeable and striking feature is the radial motion of the
fuel injectors that perfectly mimics the movement of the butterfly valves.
This innovation maximizes performance by ensuring a perfect fluidity and
consistancy of the power delivery over the complete rpm range of the engine,
which leads to significantly improved engine performance.
The electronic engine management is carried out by a sophisticated ECU which
guarantees the most efficient performance of the unit, based on the
operation and load conditions. The ECU also controls every electrical system
and immediately communicates any kind of problem to the user. In addition to
these basic tasks, the ECU is also capable of handling different mappings,
which can be chosen manually by the rider, depending on the setting of the
motorcycle or intended environmet of use (normal, sporting or racing modes).
Approximately one hour of historic data concerning the basic parameters of
the bike (like water temperature, air, speed, revolutions, and suspension
positions) can be fully downloaded if the sensors are set up for such an
application.
With a profusion of light alloys and carbon fiber, the materials employed in
the construction of the chassis are the most advanced materials available
today. Carbon fiber is used for the faring as well as for the construction
of the fuel tank, which was built utilizing the same techniques applied to
parts for the Motorcycle Grand Prix. Many elements of the SB8K are
meticulously machined from aluminum alloy, a distinctive hallmark for all
classic and current Bimota products.
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