Mantra

1997 Bimota Mantra Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Bimota's motorcycle lineup, the 1997 Bimota Mantra utilizes a 904 cc (55.2 cu in) air-cooled 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 92 Nm (67.9 lb-ft) at 5,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. 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). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 780 mm (30.7 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance.

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.