Bimota Unveils KB998 Rimini Superbike Homologation Special
11/11/2024 05:34 AM
The Bimota by KRT 2025 Superbike contender broke cover at the WorldSBK post-season at Jerez, and at the EICMA show in Milan, Bimota displayed the street version of the machine. Powered by a 998cc Kawasaki inline-Four, the KB998 Rimini makes a claimed 200 horsepower and weighs 429.9 pounds with all fluids except for fuel.
The company plans to produce just enough versions to meet the minimum production number required for World Superbike homologation. The company says 125 units will be produced by Feb. 24, another 125 by the end of 2025, and 500 will be built in 2026.
Below are the specs as reported on Bimota’s website:
KB998 Rimini
Technical Information
Chassis
Plates in aluminum alloy machined from solid, with oval section tube trellis
Engine type / Distribution
4-stroke, 4-cylinder, DOHC, water-cooled, DOHC 4-valve
Displacement
998 cm³
Bore x Stroke
76.0 mm × 55.0 mm
Compression ratio
13 : 1
Maximum power
147.1 kW (200 hp) / 13,600 rpm
Maximum torque: 111N・m / 11,700 rpm
Power System: DFI®
Fuel tank capacity
17 lt.
Transmission
6 gears
1° 2.600 (39/15); 2° 2.158(41/19); 3° 1.882(32/17); 4° 1.650(33/20); 5° 1.476(31/21); 6° 1.304(30/23)
Primary report
1.681 (79/47)
Final report
2.412 (41/17)
Clutch
Multi-disc in oil bath
Lubrication
With trochoidal pump
Oil quantity
5.0 lt
Length
2.085 mm
Length
862 mm
Height
1.205 mm
Wheelbase
1.454 mm
Ground clearance
Saddle height
830 mm
Steering Angle / Trail
N/D
Front suspension
Showa USD Balance Free
43 mm
Front Wheel travel
130 mm
Rear suspension
Swingarm in billet aluminum alloy
Rear wheel travel
125 mm
Front tire
120/70Z R17 (58W)
Front rim
J17M/C × MT3.50
Rear tire
200 / 55Z R17 (78W)
Rear rim
J17M/C × MT6.00
Front brake
Double disc 330 mm
Rear brake
Single disc 220 mm
Dry weight
195 kg
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