Bimota YB10 Dieci (1991-1994)

The Bimota YB10 Dieci is a limited-production motorcycle that was manufactured between 1991 and 1994, with only 224 units produced. It is powered by a four-stroke, transverse four-cylinder, 1002cc engine, with a compression ratio of 12.0:1 and a maximum power output of 145 hp at 10500 rpm. The bike has a liquid cooling system, 2x 38mm Mikuni BSDT38 carbs, and a digital CDI ignition. It has a five-speed transmission and a chain final drive.

The YB10 Dieci features a frame with two diagonal beams in section bar made of aluminum with internal ribbing, supported by plates bolted to the beams. The swing arm is also made of aluminum. The front suspension system consists of 42mm upside-down Marzocchi forks, which are preload, compression, and rebound damping adjustable. The rear suspension is an Ohlins system that is also adjustable for preload, compression, and rebound damping. The bike has front and rear disc brakes, with 320mm discs and four-piston calipers at the front and a single 230mm disc and two-piston caliper at the rear.

The YB10 Dieci weighs 188 kg (414.5 lbs) dry and 206 kg (454.2 lbs) wet, with a fuel capacity of 20 liters (5.3 US gallons). It has a 120/70 ZR18 front tire and a 180/55 ZR17 rear tire. It has a top speed of 278.2 km/h (172.9 mph) and can go from 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. The bike has been featured in various road test publications, including Motosprint Superbike Group Test 1991, Motosprint 1990, and Motosprint 1992.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota YB10 Dieci

Year: 1991 – 1994


Production: 224 units
Engine: Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder.
Capacity: 1002 cc / 61.1 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 75.5 x 76 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.0:1
Cooling System: LIquid cooled
Induction: 2x 38mm Mikuni BSDT38 carbs
Ignition: Digita CDI
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 108.1 kW / 145 hp @ 10500 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 94.9 kW / 127.3 hp @ 10600 rpm
Max Torque: 94.1 Nm / 9.6 kgf-m / 69.4 lb-ft. @ 9000 rpm
Transmission: 5 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Two diagonal beams in section bar made of aluminium with internal ribbing. The cylinders are supported by plates bolted to the beams and the swing arm is made of aluminium

Front Suspension: 42mm Upside-down Marzocchi forks, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Rear Suspension: ~Ahlins, preload, compression and rebound damping adjustable.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR18
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight: 188 kg / 414.5 lbs.
Wet Weight: 206 kg / 454.2 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal.
Consumption Average: 6.5 l/100 km / 36 mpg
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 12.9 m / 36.6 m / 42.3 ft. / 120.1 ft.
Standing 1/4 Mile: 10.4 sec / 215.0 km/h / 133.6 mph
Top Speed: 278.2 km/h / 172.9 mph
Road Test: Motosprint Superbike Group Test 1991 Motosprint 1990 Motosprint 1992

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