Mantra

1999 Bimota Mantra Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Bimota for the motorcycle segment, the 1999 Bimota Mantra relies on a 904 cc (55.2 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 80 HP (58.4 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 86 Nm (63.4 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 88.5 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 indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the Mantra measures 201 kg (443 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.4 HP/kg (2.51 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, combined with a 1,370 mm (53.9 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 5.9 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 407 km (253 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 204 km/h (127 mph).

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.