Bimota SBK8 Gobert Specification

• Chassis

• Frame - Modular, composed of two aluminium alloy beams and carbon fibre plates
• Wheelbase - 1390 mm / 54.7 in
• Front suspension - Paioli upside-down 46mm fully adjustable forks
• Front wheel travel - 120 mm / 4.7 in
• Front brake - 2 x 320 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston calipers - Brembo
• Front wheel - 6 spoke design light alloy 3.50x17 - Antera
• Front tyre - 120/70 ZR 17
• Rear suspension - Progressive linkage with fully adjustable hlins monoshock
• Rear wheel travel - 130 mm / 5.1 in
• Rear brake - 240 mm disc, 2-piston calipers - Brembo
• Rear wheel - 6 spoke design light alloy 5.50x17 - Antera
• Rear tyre - 180/55 ZR 17
• Fuel tank capacity - 21 l / 5.6 US gal (including 5 l / 1.3 US gal reserve)
• Weight* - 175 kg / 400 lbs
• Seat height - 810 mm / 31.9 in
• Instruments - Speedometer, rev counter, high beam indicator, direction indicators, oil pressure warning light, low fuel warning light, neutral light, water temperature Warranty 2 years unlimited mileage
• Colours - Silver and red fluorescent Wheel colours Black Versions One seat
• The weight includes battery, lubricants and, cooling liquid (where applicable).

• Engine

• Type - Suzuki TL 1000 R - L twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder; liquid cooled
• Displacement - 996 cc
• Bore x Stroke - 98x66
• Compression ratio - 11.3:1
• Power - 104.8 kW - 142.6 HP @ 9750 rpm
• Torque - 105.5 Nm - 77.8 lbs-ft @ 8750 rpm
• Fuel injection - Electronic fuel injection, 55 mm throttle body
• Exhaust - Double aluminium mufflers with catalytic converter
• Emissions - Euro 2

• Transmission

• Gearbox - 6 speed
• Ratios - 1st: 12/32, 2nd: 15/29, 3rd: 18/27, 4th: 22/27, 5th: 23/25, 6th: 24/24
• Primary drive Straight cut gears; (ratio 31/57)
• Final drive - Chain;
• Front sprocket - 17;
• Rear sprocket - 39
• Clutch - Multiple plate in oil bath