SB 8 R

1999 Bimota SB 8 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Bimota's sport motorcycle platform, the 1999 Bimota SB 8 R utilizes a 996 cc (60.8 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 135 HP (98.5 kW) at 9,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 135.5 HP per liter, 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 SB 8 R measures 178 kg (392 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.76 HP/kg (1.32 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,390 mm (54.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. The 20-liter (5.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 265 km/h (165 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.