Bimota KB998 Rimini vs Yamaha YZF-R9
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota KB998 Rimini vs Yamaha YZF-R9. Bimota KB998 Rimini: 197 bhp hp, 207 kg (456 lbs) weight, top speed 190 mph. Yamaha YZF-R9: ~119 hp hp, ~414 lbs (188 kg) weight, top speed ~150 mph (est.), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota KB998 Rimini
Yamaha YZF-R9
Horsepower (hp)
197 hp
119 hp
Torque (Nm)
81.8 Nm
68 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
190 km/h
150 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
207 kg
414 kg
Type
Sportbike
Sportbike
Horsepower
197 bhp
~119 hp
Torque
81.8 ft-lb
~68 lb-ft
Top Speed
190 mph
~150 mph (est.)
Weight
207 kg (456 lbs)
~414 lbs (188 kg)
Fuel
—
—
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha YZF-R9
8.5/10
"The sportbike sweet spot that R6 fans actually wanted sooner."
Pros
+Triple torque, usable everywhere
+Modern electronics suite standard
+Lighter than R1 alternatives
Cons
−Aggressive ergonomics fatigue quickly
−Expensive fairing replacement costs
−Early fueling software issues
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