Manufacturer | Bimota |
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Parent company | Bimota |
Production | 1997 - 2005 |
Class | Sport bike |
Engine | 499 cc (30.5 cu in), Liquid-cooled, two-stroke V-twin 90° |
Bore / stroke | 72.0 mm × 61.25 mm (2.835 in × 2.411 in) |
Compression ratio | 12.0:1 |
Top speed | 266 km/h (165 mph) |
Power | 105 hp (78 kW) @ 9000 rpm |
Torque | 90 N⋅m (66 lbf⋅ft) @ 8000 r/min (rpm) |
Wheelbase | 1,330 mm (52.4 in) |
Seat height | 820 mm (32.2 in) |
Weight | 377 lb (171 kg) (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 20 L (4.4 imp gal; 5.3 US gal) |
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