Built around Bimota's sport motorcycle platform, the 2024 Bimota KB4 RC pairs a 1043 cc (63.6 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 142 HP (103.6 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 111 Nm (81.9 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 136.1 HP per liter and a 2,000 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the KB4 RC measures 194 kg (428 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.73 HP/kg (1.37 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 802 mm (31.6 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,390 mm (54.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 19.5-liter (5.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Within MotoLibrary's Bimota archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 2023 to 2024, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
136.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.73 HP/kg (1.37 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–10,000 rpm
Standover Height
802 mm (31.6 in)
Engine
Displacement1043.0 ccm (63.64 cubic inches)
Engine TypeIn-line four, four-stroke
Power142.0 HP (103.6 kW)) @ 10000 RPM
Torque111.0 Nm (11.3 kgf-m or 81.9 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression11.8:1
Bore x Stroke77.0 x 56.0 mm (3.0 x 2.2 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. 4 x 38 mm throttle bodies
Fuel ControlDouble Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC)
LubricationForced Lubrication, wet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchWet, multi-disc
Performance
Emission DetailsEuro 5
Chassis
Frame TypeTrellis made by Hi-resistance steel with Aluminum alloy plates billet machined
Rake24.0°
Trail101 mm (4.0 inches)
Front SuspensionÖhlins front fork FG R and and T 43 NIX30
Front Travel130 mm (5.1 inches)
Rear SuspensionAluminum alloy Swingarm billet with Öhlins ttX 36
Rear Travel122 mm (4.8 inches)
Wheelbase1390 mm (54.7 inches)
Ground Clearance140 mm (5.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-Z17
Rear Tyre190/50-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
WheelsPirelli Diablo Supercorsa V3 SP tires
Dimensions & Weight
Weight incl.194.0 kg (427.7 pounds)
Seat Height802 mm (31.6 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Alt. Seat Height818 mm (32.2 inches) If adjustable, highest setting.
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Seat Height
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Suspension
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Transmission
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