Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer vs Bimota YB 11 (2001)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racerstacks up against the Bimota YB 11. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Eight-valve racerBimota YB 11
Model year19282001
Price——
Engine1000 cc1002 cc
Horsepower—148 hp
Torque—108 Nm
Weight—190 kg
Seat height—30 mm
Fuel capacity—5.6 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission1-speed5-speed
Front brakes—Dual disc
Rear brakes—Single disc
Tires—120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17

Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer vs Bimota YB 11 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer and the Bimota YB 11 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer brings its published horsepower, while the Bimota YB 11 counters with 148 hp at 190 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: