Bimota KB998 Rimini vs Yamaha YZF-R7
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota KB998 Rimini vs Yamaha YZF-R7. Bimota KB998 Rimini: 197 bhp hp, 207 kg (456 lbs) weight, top speed 190 mph. Yamaha YZF-R7: 73 hp @ 8,750 rpm hp, 417 lb (wet) weight, top speed 135 mph, Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota KB998 Rimini
Yamaha YZF-R7
Horsepower (hp)
197 hp
73 hp
Torque (Nm)
81.8 Nm
50.2 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
135 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
417 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
197 bhp
73 hp @ 8,750 rpm
Torque
81.8 ft-lb
50.2 lb-ft @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
190 mph
135 mph
Weight
207 kg (456 lbs)
417 lb (wet)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha YZF-R7
7.8/10
"A brilliant entry sportbike that rewards skilled riders without punishing beginners."
Pros
+Forgiving yet genuinely engaging chassis
+CP2 engine incredibly tractable
+Strong parts and dealer network
Cons
−Minimal electronic rider aids
−Stock mirrors completely useless
−Heat soak noticeable in traffic
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