KB998 Rimini
Racing Roots Heritage
The KB998 Rimini represents a perfect synergy between bimota’s renowned craftsmanship and Kawasaki’s technical prowess.
The name
A symbol of ambition, collaboration, and the relentless pursuit of perfection that is featured in its very name: K for Kawasaki, B for bimota, 998 as for the exact displacement of its Kawasaki engine and Rimini for its place of origin.
There’s no better representation of the fusion between tradition and modern technology that defines this historic partnership.
The goal
The KB998 Rimini’s development began in early 2024, with extensive testing conducted by BbKRT to fine-tune the bike for the demands of WorldSBK competition. The project was born with dual intentions:
- To create a race-ready machine capable of competing at the highest level
- To use insights from the racing program to influence and refine the production model for the road.
The result: racing redefined
The meticulously designed bimota chassis, paired with a Kawasaki engine and electronics, delivers an exceptional balance of power, precision, and control.
This collaboration has been further enhanced with the inclusion of world-class components: Showa suspensions, Akrapovič exhaust system, Pirelli tires, Brembo brakes, J.Juan brake hoses and Motul lubricants among others.
Technical sheet
TRANSMISSION
- Transmission
- 6-speed, return, cassette - Clutch: Wet multi-disc
- Final drive
- Sealed chain
SUSPENSION
- Front
- 48mm inverted fork – Showa T6041-01C
- Rear
- Horizontal Back-link – Showa Type K1 T5512-006-T-00
TYERS
- Front
- 125/70-R17 – Pirelli Diablo Superbike
- Rear
- 200/65 R17 NHS TL – Pirelli Diablo Superbike
ENGINE
- Engine type
- Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke In-Line Four
- Displacement
- 998 cc (76.0 x 55.0 mm)
- Valve system
- DOHC, 16 valves
- Gearbox
- 6 gears
- Fuel injection
- Ø 47 mm x 4 with dual injectors plus VAI
- Fuel tank capacity
- 21 litres
- Lubrication
- Forced lubrication, wet sump with oil cooler
- Exhaust system
- 4-in-1 titanium pipes – Akrapovic system
PERFORMANCE
- Maximum power
- +220hp
- Top speed
- +320 km/h
- Weight (in running order)
- 168kg
CHASIS
- Front trellis made by High-resistance steel with Aluminum alloy plates
BRAKES
- Front
- Dual semi-floating 336mm discs – Brembo
- Front calipers
- dual radial-mount, opposed 4-piston – Brembo
- Rear caliper
- Double piston – Brembo
- Brake hoses
- J.Juan
Racing roots
bimota has a left a deep mark in motorcycling history, being synonyms of innovation and bold design. But also of racing pedigree: among many achievements, bimota made history by winning the very first WorldSBK race celebrated, back in 1988. Now BbKRT is ready to relive history.
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