Enduro Bikes
2018Gibbs Biski
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The 2018 Gibbs Biski is an amphibious motorcycle that converts from road bike to water craft. Its 498cc parallel twin makes 55 hp, with a top speed of about 129 km/h on land. At 228 kg dry with a 20-litre tank, it is one of the most unusual machines on the road.
- Capacity
- 498.0 ccm
- Engine
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Dry weight
- 228.0 kg
- Seat height
- Not on record
Know it? Add it → - Power
- 55.0 HP (40.1 kW)
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- The Gibbs Biski is a unique amphibious quad-bike hybrid built for transitioning between road and water rather than for pure speed or off-road performance.
- Built for
- It has a novelty, adventure-oriented character built around versatility and amphibious capability rather than outright performance.
- Not ideal for
- It is not for riders seeking high speed, aggressive cornering, or a conventional off-road or touring motorcycle experience.
Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.
Engine
- Capacity
- 498.0 ccm
- Power
- 55.0 HP (40.1 kW)
- Engine type
- Parallel Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.2412 HP/kg (dry)
- Starting
- Electric
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Performance
- Top speed
- 128.8 km/h (80.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1790 mm
- Overall length
- 2350 mm
- Overall width
- 950 mm
- Dry weight
- 228.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 20.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Seat height
- Not on record - add it
Chassis & suspension
- Front suspension
- Coil over spring
- Rear suspension
- Coil over spring
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc
- Rear brakes
- Single disc
- Front tyre
- 120/70-16
- Rear tyre
- 150/80-15
Other
- Color options
- Blue
Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
What changed, year to year
Differences highlighted| Specification | 2016 | 2018 | 2021 | 2023 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 498 cc | 498 cc | 498 cc | 498 cc | 498 cc |
| Dry weight | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg | 228 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L | 20 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Gibbs Biski?
The 2018 Gibbs Biski has a Capacity of 498.0 ccm (30.39 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Gibbs Biski have?
The 2018 Gibbs Biski has a Power of 55.0 HP (40.1 kW).
How much does the Gibbs Biski weigh?
The 2018 Gibbs Biski has a Dry weight of 228.0 kg (502.7 pounds).
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