BiMoTa SB8K
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| Manufacturer | BiMoTa |
| Production | 2006- present |
| Class | Sport bike |
| Engine | Suzuki TL 1000 R -90 deg v twin cylinder, 4 valve per cylinder; liquid cooled,4-stroke |
| Transmission | 6-speed sequential, chain drive,with multiple clutch in oil bath |
| Wheelbase | 1390 mm / 54.7 in |
| Seat Height | 810 mm / 31.9 in |
BiMoTa SB8K is the sportbike made by Italian motorcycle marques,BiMoTa.
The bike was the present lineup after the company hiatus in late nineties financial crisis.The bike was build with a profusion of light alloys and carbon fiber, the materials employed in the construction of the chassis are the most advanced materials available today. Carbon fiber is used for the faring as well as for the construction of the fuel tank, which was built utilizing the same techniques applied to parts for the Motorcycle Grand Prix. Many elements of the SB8K are meticulously machined from aluminum alloy, a distinctive hallmark for all classic and current Bimota products.
The "SB" series means the powerplant beneath the bike frame was taken directly from Suzuki(from TL1000R),& has been highly tuned by engineers to deliver more power output & torque at all engine speed.
The SB8K is the only production bike in the world that using BiMoTa very own Radial Injector Fuel Injection(Radial EFI).
[edit] chassis/frame.
The SB8K has a distinctive looking frame that wrapped around TL1000R motor,where the upper frame is build by lightweight alloy,& the lower footrest section is consist by two carbon fibre plate with a box structure to reduced the frame & bike overall weight. The result is stunningly lighter frame with best possible rigidity over lightness ratio.The frame just weighting at 185 kg on road with exceptional rigidity.
