SB6R

1997 Bimota SB6R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Bimota's sport motorcycle platform, the 1997 Bimota SB6R relies on a 1074 cc (65.5 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke powerplant. 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 SB6R measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.82 HP/kg (1.22 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 755 mm (29.7 in) seat height — giving shorter riders and urban commuters confident flat-foot reach at traffic stops.

Within MotoLibrary's Bimota archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 1997 to 2000, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.