Bimota SB2 (1977 )

The Bimota SB2 motorcycle was produced in 1977 with only 140 units made. It has a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder engine with a capacity of 743cc and 2 valves per cylinder. The bike is air and oil-cooled and has four 29mm Mikuni carbs for induction. It has an electric starting system and can produce a maximum power of 55.9 kW (75 hp) at 8700 rpm and maximum torque of 56.9 Nm at 8250 rpm.

The bike has a five-speed transmission and is equipped with a chain final drive. The frame is made of chrome molybdenum steel, making it extremely light at only 8.5 kg. The front suspension is a 35mm Ceriani telescopic fork, and the rear suspension is a single Corte & Cosso shock with variable preload adjustment. Its rake angle is 28 degrees.

The front brakes have two 280mm discs, while the rear brake has a single 260mm disc. The bike has a front tire size of 3.00-19 and a rear tire size of 130/80 H18. Its dry weight is 196 kg (432.1 lbs), and it has a fuel capacity of 13 liters (3.4 gallons).

According to Road Test: Bimota SB2 1977 La.Moto, this bike is a great ride with fantastic handling and speed. It is a rare and collectible piece of motorcycle history.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota SB2

Year: 1977


Production: 140 units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 743 cc / 45.3 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 69 x 56.4 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Cooling System: Air / oil cooled
Induction: 4x 29 mm Mikuni carbs
Ignition: –
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 55.9 kW / 75 hp @ 8700 rpm
Max Toque: 56.9 Nm / 5.8 kg-m / 42 lb-ft. @ 8250 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Chrome molybdenum steel and is extremely light , 8.5 kg
Front Suspension: 35mm Ceriani telescopic fork

Rear Suspension: Single Corte & Cosso shock variable preload adjustment
Rake: 28 degrees
Front Brakes: 2x 280mm disc
Rear Brakes: Single 260mm disc
Front Tyre: 3.00-19
Rear Tyre: 130/80 H18
Dry Weight: 196 kg / 432.1 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 13 Litres / US 3.4 gal.
Road Test: Bimota SB2 1977 La.Moto

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