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Bimota SB6R Specifications

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ENGINE
Manufacturer: Suzuki GSX-R 1100
Type: 4 cylinder with modified cams
Geometry: in-line
Valves per cylinder: 4
Cooling: liquid
Bore x stroke: 75.5 x 60 mm
Piston displacement: 1074 cc
Compression ratio: 11.2:1
Induction: 4 x ø40 carburetors
Lubrication: wet sump
ELECTRICS
Ignition: digital electronic
Battery: 12V, 12 Ah
Starting: electric
TRANSMISSION
Primary drive: gear
Ratio: 72/46
Clutch: multi-disc in oil bath
Gearbox: 5 speed
Ratios from first gear: 38/14, 38/21, 31/22, 26/22, 27/26
Final drive: chain
Ratio: 42/15
CHASSIS
Frame: light aluminium alloy
Wheelbase: 1400 mm
Steering angle: 24°
Trail: 96 mm
Front suspension: Paoli telescopic fork with 46 mm stanchions and rebound, compression and pre-load adjustments
Rear suspension: Ohlins shock absorber with compression, rebound, pre-load and length adjustments
Wheel travel: 120 mm front, 130 mm rear
Front brake: double ø320 mm disc
Rear brake: single ø230 mm disc
Rims: 3.50x17 front, 5.50x17 rear
Front tyre: 120/70 ZR 17
Rear tyre: 190/50 ZR 17
DIMENSIONS
Max length: 2070 mm
Max height:
Max width:
Seat height: 800 mm
Dry weight: 190 kg
Fuel tank capacity: 22 litres

Approximately 1300 SB6 Bimotas were sold in various configurations.