YB 11

2001 Bimota YB 11 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Built around Bimota's sport motorcycle platform, the 2001 Bimota YB 11 utilizes a 1002 cc (61.1 cu in) in-line four, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 148 HP (108 kW) at 10,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 108 Nm (79.7 lb-ft) at 8,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 5-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 147.7 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 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 YB 11 measures 190 kg (419 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.78 HP/kg (1.28 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 770 mm (30.3 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 21-liter (5.5 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 260 km/h (162 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.