Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer vs Bimota YB 11 Edizione Speciale (2000)

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 Edizione Speciale. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecHarley-Davidson Eight-valve racerBimota YB 11 Edizione Speciale
Model year19282000
Price
Engine1000 cc1002 cc
Horsepower148 hp
Torque110 Nm
Weight183 kg
Seat height30 mm
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission1-speed5-speed
Front brakesDual disc
Rear brakesSingle disc

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

Picking between the Harley-Davidson Eight-valve racer and the Bimota YB 11 Edizione Speciale 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 Edizione Speciale counters with 148 hp at 183 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: