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SB6R Wet Weight (Kerb Weight)
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Ray916MN



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PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 1:50 am    Post subject: SB6R Wet Weight (Kerb Weight) Reply with quote

Anyone know what an SB6R full of fluids weighs?
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PostPosted: Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

dry weight is listed as both 190kg & 195kgs dependant on which factory info you read

no idea about a wet weight, sorry
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You need a pair of bathroom scales ... maybe a charity shop would have them.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 10:18 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Or one scale and a block of wood the same thickness as the scales
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 2:35 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

First I'd need to have the bike to weigh.....

Based on the characterization of the bike weighing 88lbs. less than the donor GSXR my guess is 465lbs., but I thought someone on the forum might know the answer. I've got one coming and am thinking of getting Dymag wheels for it to replace the Anchors. Looks like the Dymag CFs should save about 16lbs, but if the SB6R is too heavy to begin with I won't bother.

BTW a V Due EF with Dymag CF wheels weighs 360lbs. full of fuel. Haven't weighed the KB3 nor the DB2 EF with Dymag CF wheels.
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PostPosted: Sun Jul 28, 2019 11:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dry weight is 190kgs

fuel tank capacity = 22 litres = 17.16kgs of petrol when full.

Don't know engine oil capacity but 1 litre of 10W40 weighs 0.9kg

Don't know how much water it holds, but 1ltr of water weighs 1kg

so around 210 - 215 kgs wet?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Drop another 4 kg out of it for a lithium battery...
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Ray916MN



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PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 2:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

GeeKay wrote:
dry weight is 190kgs

fuel tank capacity = 22 litres = 17.16kgs of petrol when full.

Don't know engine oil capacity but 1 litre of 10W40 weighs 0.9kg

Don't know how much water it holds, but 1ltr of water weighs 1kg

so around 210 - 215 kgs wet?


Does anyone know Bimota's definition of "dry"? Also from published weights to actuals I've seen evidence that Bimota took liberties just like other makers (explained away by things like we didn't include the battery, because it is wet). Do we really believe Bimota's published weights?
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 3:28 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

dry weight should refer to the weight less fluids.

but clearly a lot of manufacturers omit other parts too - the battery being a good example.

best (and cheapest) way to cut the mass is to only half-fill the fuel tank - over 8kgs saved for no extra cost. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 5:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Gammaboy wrote:
Drop another 4 kg out of it for a lithium battery...


20+ bikes with conventional charger banks spread across the shop. Been avoiding Li batteries because I don't want get new chargers. Maybe I'll have to bite the bullet....
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 29, 2019 10:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I just use normal chargers for lithium batteries. Never had a problem.

I figure that you plug lithium batteries into your standard motorcycle charging system without any changes. If that works, why wouldn't a standard 240V charger?

You'll find you don't really need trickle chargers with the lithium batteries. I can go back to my race bikes and dirt bikes after a year and the battery still has full charge and plenty of oomph to start the bike. Even my KTM 300 EXC will start off the button!
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wouldn't get to hung up on a figure, the weight of a bike is relative.
The wheels are a good thing to do because they're unsprung and gyroscopic. The battery is practical as well as weight.
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PostPosted: Tue Jul 30, 2019 9:22 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can also save 8 kg by going to race glass. The standard seat/tank unit weighs 6kg, and the raceglass version weighs 2 kg. Same for the fairing.
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 1:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Bud977 wrote:
You can also save 8 kg by going to race glass. The standard seat/tank unit weighs 6kg, and the raceglass version weighs 2 kg. Same for the fairing.

Who the fuck makes race glass for a SB6?
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PostPosted: Wed Jul 31, 2019 10:03 am    Post subject: SB6R weight Reply with quote

Wheels, exhaust (cans) and battery are the main areas to address. The wheels are excessively heavy as standard and the cans and battery are both above the centre of gravity. Change all 3 and the entire character of the bike changes from fast barge to great ride.
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