The Bimota SB7 is a 749 cc four-cylinder superbike that Bimota built from 1994 to 1995, using an engine derived from the Suzuki GSX-R750 SP.
Bimota SB7 at a glance
| Manufacturer | Bimota, Rimini, Italy |
|---|---|
| Production | 1994–1995 |
| Engine | 749 cc inline-four, liquid-cooled, Suzuki GSX-R750 SP derived |
| Power | 132 hp at 10,000 rpm |
| Torque | 8.5 kgm at 9,000 rpm |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Frame | SLC aluminium perimeter frame |
| Suspension | 46 mm Paioli fork, Öhlins rear shock |
| Brakes | Brembo, 320 mm front and 210 mm rear discs |
This article is based on the Italian Wikipedia article on the Bimota SB7.
History of the Bimota SB7
The SB7 was presented at EICMA in 1993 and built in 1994 and 1995. Its engine was a 749 cc inline four derived from the Suzuki GSX-R750 SP, with a magnesium crankcase, liquid cooling and electronic fuel injection. It produced 132 hp at 10,000 rpm and 8.5 kgm of torque at 9,000 rpm, and drove through a six-speed gearbox.
The chassis used the same SLC layout as the SB6: two straight aluminium spars from the steering head to the swingarm, with the engine carrying part of the load. The seat, made of carbon fibre and glass fibre, formed a single self-supporting unit with the fuel tank. Brembo supplied two 320 mm front discs with radial four-piston calipers and a 210 mm rear disc, while the suspension was a 46 mm Paioli fork and an Öhlins shock.
The model was short-lived: the SB7 was replaced in Bimota’s range by newer designs after only two years. Its combination of a high-revving 750 cc engine and a light aluminium frame places it among the classic 1990s Bimotas.
Design and features
- Engine: a 749 cc Suzuki GSX-R750 SP-derived four with a magnesium crankcase and electronic injection.
- Frame: the aluminium SLC perimeter frame.
- Body: a self-supporting seat and tank unit in carbon fibre and glass fibre.
- Brakes: Brembo 320 mm front discs and a 210 mm rear disc.
Bimota SB7 versions
- Bimota SB7: the only version, built in 1994 and 1995.
See also: the Bimota SB6, the Bimota YB6, the Bimota KB2 and the Bimota collection.
Bimota SB7 questions and answers
What is the Bimota SB7?
A 749 cc Suzuki-engined superbike built by Bimota in 1994 and 1995.
What engine did the SB7 use?
A liquid-cooled inline four derived from the Suzuki GSX-R750 SP, with a magnesium crankcase.
How much power did the SB7 make?
132 hp at 10,000 rpm, with 8.5 kgm of torque at 9,000 rpm.
How long was the SB7 built?
Only from 1994 to 1995.
What is the SLC frame?
An aluminium perimeter frame whose two straight spars run from the steering head to the swingarm.
Video: 1995 Bimota SB7 DOHC
Video by TheSighBored on YouTube.
Sources
- Bimota SB7, Italian Wikipedia: history, engine, frame, suspension and brakes
