| MODEL | BIMOTA SB3 1980 - 1982 |
| Year | 1980 - 1982 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke inline four |
| Displacement / Capacity | 987 cc / 60.2 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 70 x 64.8 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | — |
| Max Power | 64 kW / 87 hp @ 8250 rpm |
| Max Torque | 79.2 Nm / 8.1 kgf-m / 58.4 lb-ft @ 7250 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | Steel |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulic fork, 95 mm travel |
| Rear Suspension | Swingarm with monoshock, 115 mm travel |
| Front Brakes | 2x 280 mm discs |
| Rear Brakes | Single 260 mm disc |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | 2112 mm / 83.1 in |
| Overall Width | 666 mm / 26.2 in |
| Overall Height | 1240 mm / 48.8 in |
| Seat Height | 743 mm / 29.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 1405 mm / 55.3 in |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | 190 kg / 418.9 lbs |
| Wet Weight | 209.5 kg / 461.9 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 3.50 V18 |
| Rear Tyre | 130/80 V18 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | 14.7 Litres / 3.9 US gal |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.0 l/100 km / 33.6 mpg |
| Top Speed | 225 km/h / 140 mph |
The SB3 succeeded the SB2 and moved up to a 1000 cc four-cylinder engine in a steel-framed chassis with a single rear shock. It was more powerful and better equipped than its predecessor.
