Vdue 500

1997 Bimota Vdue 500 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Bimota for the sport motorcycle segment, the 1997 Bimota Vdue 500 utilizes a 499 cc (30.5 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, two-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 103.3 HP (75.4 kW) at 9,600 rpm while maximum torque reaches 77 Nm (56.8 lb-ft) at 9,300 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 207 HP per liter and a 300 rpm working window between peak torque (9,300 rpm) and peak power (9,600 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the Vdue 500 measures 184 kg (406 lbs) wet (curb), translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.56 HP/kg (1.78 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams.

Within MotoLibrary's Bimota archive, this model family spans 2 indexed model years from 1997 to 1998, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.