Four stroke, 90°-V-twin,
DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity
996 cc / 60.9 cub. in
Bore x Stroke
98 x 66 mm
Compression Ratio
11.3:1
Cooling System
Liquid cooled
Induction
Electronic fuel injection, 51mm throttle body
Ignition
Electronic inductive
Starting
Electric
Max Power
104.8 kW / 142.6 hp @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque
105.5 Nm / 10.75 kg-m / 77.8 lb-ft. @ 8750 rpm
Transmission
6 Speed
Final Drive
Chain
Lubrication system
Wet Sump
Cooling system
Liquid
Front Suspension
Telescopic upside-down fork with 46mm
stanchions and rebound, compression and preload adjustments. 120mm wheel
travel
Rear Suspension
Single shock absorber with compression,
rebound, preload and length adjustments. 130mm wheel travel
Rake
23.5°
Front Brakes
2x 330mm discs
Rear Brakes
Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre
120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre
180/55 ZR17
Starter
Electric
Seat height
810 mm / 32 in.
Wheelbase
1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Dry Weight
176 kg / 387 lbs
Fuel Capacity
20 Litres / US 5.3 gal.
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
consistency 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 environment 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.