| Year
(of specifications) |
1999 |
| Engine |
996 cc,
V-twin DOHC |
| Transmission |
6-speed,
chain |
|
Max
speed |
170 mph |
| 0-60
mph |
- |
| Horsepower |
138 bhp
@ 9500 rpm |
| Weight |
178 kg,
392 lbs |
| Seat
height |
800 mm,
31.5 inches |
The Bimota SB8R is based around the
Suzuki TL1000R sports bike. The SB8R is a exotic
bike with a mixture of aluminium and carbon
fiber being used for the frame. The front of the SB8R is
complemented by Paioli upside down forks. The original Suzuki
fuel injection is replaced by Bimotas own 59mm throttle bodies
fed by carbon fibre air intakes originating from the front fairing
of the SB8R.
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