Bimota YB9 SRI - 1997 Specifications and Reviews

The 1997 Bimota YB9 SRI is a lightweight sport bike engineered for experienced riders seeking razor-sharp handling and Italian craftsmanship. Its 599cc four-cylinder engine delivers 106 horsepower in a featherweight 175kg package, making it renowned for exceptional agility and track-focused performance on technical circuits and winding roads.

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General information

CategorySport
Year1997
ModelBimota YB9 SRI
 
 

Engine and Transmission Specifications

Transmission typefinal driveChain
Gearbox6-speed
Cooling systemLiquid
StarterElectric
Valves per cylinder4
Torque65.00
Power106.00
Stroke4
Engine typeIn-line four
Capacity:599.00 ccm (36.55 cubic inches)

Physical measures and capacities

Seat height810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Dry weight175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)

Bimota YB9 SRI dimensions and frame

Rear brakesSingle disc
Front brakesDual disc

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.6057 HP/kg
Top speed250.0 km/h (155.3 mph)
 
 

Other specs

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Performance Profile & Rider Fit

106 hp
Peak Power
3.3s
0-60 mph
155.3 mph
Top Speed

Best For

Track90%
City35%
Cornering93%
Daily Riding30%
Touring25%
Passenger15%

Rider Profile

Best ForThis is a boutique exotic sportbike best suited to experienced riders who already understand aggressive, race-bred handling.
PurposeBuilt as a light, high-performance canyon-carving and track-day machine derived from a supersport donor engine, not a commuter or all-rounder.
Rider FitThe low, forward-leaning riding position and tall, firm seat demand a fit, flexible rider comfortable with wrist and back load.
CharacterA rare, hand-built Italian special with razor-sharp steering and a high-revving four-cylinder heart, rewarding precise, committed inputs.
Not Ideal ForNot a good fit for new riders, tall touring distances, passengers, or anyone wanting plush comfort and low-maintenance ownership.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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1997 Bimota YB9 SRI Rider Ergonomics Assessment

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Feet:

At 810mm, a rider of 175cm with a 79cm (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 1997 Bimota YB9 SRI, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: estimated (wheelbase estimated from this category's typical bike, not this model's own spec). Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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