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BIMOTA BB1 SUPERMONO 1994

BIMOTA BB1 SUPERMONO 1994
BIMOTA BB1 SUPERMONO 1994 · Photo: BPS Motorsport (Flickr), CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBIMOTA BB1 SUPERMONO 1994
Year1994
Engine TypeFour-stroke single, 4 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity652 cc / 39.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke100 x 83 mm
Compression Ratio9.5:1
Cooling SystemLiquid cooled
Max Power35.8 kW / 48 hp @ 6500 rpm
Max Torque57.9 Nm / 42.7 lb-ft @ 6000 rpm
IgnitionDigital electronic
Induction2 x 33 mm Mikuni BST carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5-speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular aluminium mesh, aluminium tube swingarm
Front SuspensionTelehydraulic fork, 43 mm stanchions, rebound adjustment
Rear SuspensionSingle shock, compression, rebound and length adjustment
Front BrakesSingle 320 mm / 12.6 in disc, 4-piston caliper
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm / 9.1 in disc, 2-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight145 kg / 319.7 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre160/60 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Bimota file

The BB1 Supermono was Bimota's lightweight single-cylinder sports bike with a 652 cc Rotax engine in an aluminium mesh frame. It aimed at handling and light weight rather than power. It was followed by a two-seat Biposta version.