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Bimota KB 998 Rimini

Make Model	Bimota KB 998 Rimini
Year	2025
Production	500 Units
Engine	Four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Capacity	998 cc / 60.9 cu-in
Bore x Stroke	76.0 x 55.0 mm
Compression Ratio	13.0:1
Cooling System	Liquid cooled
Lubrication	Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
Induction	Fuel injection
Ignition	Electronic
Starting	Electric
Max Power	146 kW / 197 hp @ 14000 rpm
Max Torque	111 Nm / 81.9 lb-ft @ 11700 rpm
Clutch	Wet multi-disc, manual
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain
Primary Reduction Ratio	1.681 (79/47)
Final Reduction Ratio	2.412 (41/17)
Frame	Aluminum alloy plates, with oval section tube trellis, aluminum alloy swingarm
Front Suspension	43mm Showa USD Balance Free fork
Front Wheel Travel	130 mm / 5.1 in
Rear Suspension	N/A
Rear Wheel Travel	124 mm / 4.9 in
Front Brakes	2 x 330 mm discs
Rear Brakes	Single 220mm disc
Front Wheel	J17M/C × MT3.50
Rear Wheel	J17M/C × MT6.00
Front Tyre	120/70 ZR17 58W
Rear Tyre	200/55 ZR17 78W
Dimensions	Length 2085 mm / 82.1 in Width 861 mm / 33.9 in Height 1204 mm / 47.4 in
Wheelbase	1453 mm / 57.2 in
Seat Height	828 mm / 32.6 in
Dry Weight	195 kg / 430 lbs
Fuel Capacity	17 Litres / 4.5 US gal

Bimota will return to the FIM Superbike World Championship in 2025. They officially revealed the Kawasaki powered KB998 machine street bike that will be homologated for use in WorldSBK. Only 500 units will be manufactured.

Whilst the chassis and frame, a Bimota design, it is powered by the same 998cc Inline-Four engine as the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR. Power is claimed to be 197 hp at 13,600 rpm and 81.9 lb-ft. at 11,700 rpm
Technology on the KB998 is at the forefront with advanced features like traction control and customizable riding modes.

Says BbKRT team manager Guim Roda:
“To have Alex Lowes and Axel Bassani onboard as riders – plus the associated pit crews and support staff – means we can concentrate on the core tasks at hand, testing our new KB998 racing machine and accumulating data across a testing schedule, inside the test limitation rules set by BWO and the FIM, reaching from tomorrow and across the winter.

“This is a very new bike and will need our full commitment. We are very enthusiastic to be part of this fascinating project and honoured to take responsibility for making the new Bimota KB998 perform on top as soon as possible.”