
| MODEL | BIMOTA 500 V-DUE 1999 |
| Year | 1999 |
| Engine Type | V2, two-stroke |
| Displacement / Capacity | 499 cc / 30.45 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 72 x 61.3 mm / 2.8 x 2.4 in |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid |
| Max Power | 75.4 kW / 103.3 hp @ 9600 rpm |
| Max Torque | 77 Nm / 56.8 ft-lb @ 9300 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | Twin injectors |
| Start System | Electric |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 6-speed, cassette type |
| Clutch | — |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Oval aluminium alloy tubes |
| Front Suspension | 46 mm Paioli telescopic fork, fully adjustable |
| Rear Suspension | Monoshock, adjustable preload and damping |
| Front Brakes | Double disc, 320 mm / 12.6 in |
| Rear Brakes | Single disc, 230 mm / 9.1 in |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | 820 mm / 32.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1330 mm / 52.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 164 kg / 361.6 lb |
| Wet Weight | — |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.23 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.05 L/100 km / 26 mpg |
| Top Speed | 230 km/h / 142.9 mph |
Two-stroke V-twin sports bike with its own Bimota-designed engine and direct injection. A compact, light road racer for the street.