500 V-Due

1999 Bimota 500 V-Due Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Bimota's sport motorcycle platform, the 1999 Bimota 500 V-Due relies on a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, two-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 103.3 HP (75.4 kW) at 9,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 77 Nm (56.8 lb-ft) at 9,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 207 HP per liter and a 300 rpm working window between peak torque (9,300 rpm) and peak power (9,600 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the 500 V-Due measures 164 kg (362 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.63 HP/kg (1.59 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,330 mm (52.4 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 9.05 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 177 km (110 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 230 km/h (143 mph).