00:00Welcome to the video from the CarMagazine Tuning Blog on the topic of the KB998 engine.
00:11As always, you can find the link to read the article in our magazine in the video description.
00:17The next five days will see the presentations of three factory teams for the 2025 Superbike World Championship.
00:24Bimota made the announcement at KRT, which unveiled the breathtaking design of the KB998 on Thursday.
00:33The eagerly awaited presentation was held at Bimota's headquarters in Zarasolo, near Rimini.
00:39The return of the Italian small series manufacturer to the Superbike World Championship is a joint project between Bimota, Kawasaki, and Provec Racing, which organizes the factory appearance as the Kawasaki Racing Team.
00:51Since 2019, Kawasaki has held almost 50% of the shares in Bimota, which is why every Bimota motorcycle has been equipped with an engine from Akashi in Japan since then.
01:04This is also the case with the KB998.
01:06In the new Superbike version, Bimota relies on proven technology from Kawasaki.
01:12Engine and electronics.
01:13Suppliers such as shower for the suspension and wand for the brakes have also remained the same, which made the transition to the championship easier.
01:22What is new, however, is the multi-part chassis developed in Italy and revised aerodynamics.
01:29Team manager Gim Rotter emphasized that this project required a realignment of the work processes.
01:35In addition to Bimota and Kawasaki, various suppliers and new engineers are also involved.
01:39To ensure consistency, riders Alex Lowe's and Axel Bassani will remain on board, supported by experienced crew chiefs Pererriba and Marcelinker.
01:50Rota is convinced that Bimota, as an Italian brand, will bring new momentum to the Superbike World Championship.
01:57If the team does its job well, podium finishes are realistic, which could give both Bimota and Kawasaki fans unforgettable moments.
02:05During the winter test, black dominated the appearance of the bike team and riders.
02:13There was great excitement about what the final race design would look like.
02:17As expected, the final paint job reflects the classic corporate colors of red, black, and white.
02:25The KB98 remains true to its Italian origins and presents itself in an elegant, racing look.
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