| MODEL | BIMOTA 500 V-DUE 1997 |
| Year | 1997 |
| Engine Type | Two-stroke 90° V-twin |
| Displacement / Capacity | 499 cc / 30.45 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 72 x 61.25 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 76.6 kW / 105 hp @ 9000 rpm |
| Max Torque | 90 Nm / 66.4 lb-ft @ 8000 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Electronic direct fuel injection (twin injectors) |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Oval-section light aluminium alloy tubes |
| Front Suspension | 46 mm Paioli telescopic fork, fully adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, adjustable for preload and damping |
| Front Brakes | 2 x 320 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1340 mm / 52.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 176 kg / 388 lbs |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55 ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | 265.5 km/h / 165 mph |
Bimota's 500 V-Due was a road-going 500 cc two-stroke V-twin with electronically controlled direct fuel injection, a rare idea on a two-stroke. It paired a light aluminium frame with Paioli and adjustable monoshock suspension for very low weight. The first batch suffered reliability problems such as oil leaks and seizures, which led to a revised version.
