Mantra

1996 Bimota Mantra Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

At the heart of the 1996 Bimota Mantra motorcycle, Bimota utilizes a 904 cc (55.2 cu in) v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 86 HP (62.8 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 90.2 Nm (66.5 lb-ft) at 5,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 95.1 HP per liter and a 1,300 rpm working window between peak torque (5,700 rpm) and peak power (7,000 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 Mantra measures 172 kg (379 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.5 HP/kg (2 kg per horsepower).

Within MotoLibrary's Bimota archive, this model family spans 5 indexed model years from 1995 to 1999, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.