| MODEL | BIMOTA YB8 1990 - 1992 |
| Year | 1990 - 1992 |
| Engine Type | Four-stroke inline four, DOHC, 5 valves per cylinder with EXUP exhaust |
| Displacement / Capacity | 1002 cc / 61.1 cu in |
| Bore X Stroke | 76.2 x 76.2 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Max Power | 111.1 kW / 149 hp @ 10500 rpm |
| Max Torque | 117 Nm / 11.9 kgf-m / 86.3 lb-ft @ 9250 rpm |
| Ignition | — |
| Induction | — |
| Start System | — |
| TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
| Lubrication | — |
| Gear Box | 5 Speed |
| Clutch | Wet multi-plate |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| CHASSIS SPECS | |
| Frame | — |
| Front Suspension | 42 mm Marzocchi telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Marzocchi adjustable monoshock |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm disc, 1-piston caliper |
| DIMENSION SPECS | |
| Overall Length | — |
| Overall Width | — |
| Overall Height | — |
| Seat Height | — |
| Wheelbase | — |
| Ground Clearance | — |
| Dry Weight | — |
| Wet Weight | 180 kg / 396.8 lbs |
| WHEEL SPECS | |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-17 |
| FUEL SYSTEM | |
| Fuel Capacity | — |
| Fuel Consumption | — |
| Top Speed | — |
The YB8 followed the YB6, again built around the Yamaha FZR1000 Exup engine, with slightly higher power and torque figures on paper.
