SB 6 R

1999 Bimota SB 6 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Bimota for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1999 Bimota SB 6 R utilizes a 1074 cc (65.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 156 HP (113.9 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 120 Nm (88.5 lb-ft) at 9,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 145.3 HP per liter and a 1,000 rpm working window between peak torque (9,000 rpm) and peak power (10,000 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the SB 6 R measures 230 kg (507 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.68 HP/kg (1.47 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,400 mm (55.1 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 22-liter (5.8 US gal) fuel tank paired with a rated consumption of 6.7 L/100 km provides an estimated theoretical range of roughly 328 km (204 miles) between fill-ups, while factory top speed is listed at 270 km/h (168 mph).

Within MotoLibrary's Bimota archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1999 to 2001, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.