2001
MBS 656 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 811020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Sport |
| Make | MBS |
| Model | 656 |
| Year | 2001 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frontbrakes | Dual disc |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
| Fronttyre | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Frontwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 190 mm (7.5 inches) |
| Reartyre | 180/55-ZR17 |
| Rearwheeltravel | 120 mm (4.7 inches) |
Engine & Transmission
| Borexstroke | 67.0 x 46.6 mm (2.6 x 1.8 inches) |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 656.00 ccm (40.03 cubic inches) |
| Enginedetails | In-line four, four-stroke |
| Fuelsystem | Carburettor |
| Gearbox | 6-speed |
| Power | 125.00 HP (91.2 kW)) @ 12500 RPM |
| Topspeed | 250.0 km/h (155.3 mph) |
| Torque | 75.00 Nm (7.6 kgf-m or 55.3 ft.lbs) @ 10000 RPM |
| Transmissiontypefinaldrive | Chain |
| Valvespercylinder | 4 |
Physical Measures & Capacities
| Dryweight | 155.0 kg (341.7 pounds) |
|---|---|
| Fuelcapacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
| Powerweightratio | 0.8065 HP/kg |
| Seatheight | 810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
About MBS
Country of Origin:
Europe
Founder:
Small engineering/boutique group (public documentation limited)
Best Known For:
Lightweight components and small-series specials for club racing
Company History
MBS appears on short-run frames, subframes, and tuning parts aimed at extracting clarity from mainstream platforms. Rather than chase maximum horsepower, the builds emphasize geometry, weight distribution, and reliable fueling so club racers can ride consistently and learn. Documentation and setup sheets are part of the product: baseline suspension clicks, sag targets, and torque specs that help privateers reproduce results. MBS also dabbled in complete lightweights, pairing modest engines with sorted chassis to deliver corner speed and tire life as the real advantages. Historically, MBS is emblematic of Europe’s cottage performance scene—clever, well-tested parts that let ordinary riders feel like the bike is speaking their language. The legacy shows up in countless paddocks where a handful of smart components turned a commuter into a track tool that teaches as much as it thrills.