Bimota SB8k Santa Monica

Make Model	Bimota SB8K Santa Monica
Year	2004
Engine	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, 55mm 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
Drive	Chain
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Cooling system	Liquid
Frame	Modular Composed of Two aluminium Alloy Beams and Carbon Fibre Plates
Front Suspension	Telehydraulic upside-down fork with 46mm stanchions and compression, rebound and preload adjustments. 120mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension	Fully Adjustable Öhlins Shock Absorber with external preload device. 130mm wheel travel
Rake	23.5°
Front Brakes	2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes	Single 230mm disc 4 piston caliper
Front Tyre	120/65 ZR17
Rear Tyre	190/55 ZR17
Seat Height	810 mm / 32 in.
Wheelbase	1390 mm / 54.7 in.
Dry weight	176 kg / 387 lbs
Fuel Capacity	20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.
Standing 0 - 100km	3.0 sec
Acceleration 60-140 km/h	8.3 sec
Top Speed	269 km/h / 167.1 mph

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.