YB 11

1999 Bimota YB 11 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Bimota's sport motorcycle lineup, the 1999 Bimota YB 11 utilizes a 1002 cc (61.1 cu in) liquid-cooled in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 145 HP (105.8 kW) at 10,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 144.7 HP per liter, the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.

On the scales, the YB 11 measures 183 kg (403 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.79 HP/kg (1.26 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 15-liter (4 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, 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.