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Bimota's profilation of this bike
The DB8 is a new bike in the Bimota line up. This bike combines exclusive design and superbike handling in a unique package. Every hand built bike uses a 170 hp Ducati 1198 to enhance the graceful Bimota’s powerful style.
General information
Model name
Bimota DB8
Model year
2012
Category
Sport
Rating
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Engine and transmission
Displacement
1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches)
Engine type
V2, four-stroke
Power output
170.0 HP (124.1 kW )) @ 9750 RPM
Torque
123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression
12.7:1
Bore x stroke
106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves per cylinder
4
Fuel system
Injection. Walbro electronic injection
Fuel control
Desmodromic valve control
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Cooling system
Liquid
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Chain (final drive)
Clutch
Dry, multi-disc
Exhaust system
2 in 1 in 1, Titanium silencer.
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type
NiCrMo4/aluminium
Rake (fork angle)
25.0°
Trail
100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front suspension
Marzocchi
Rear suspension
Extreme Tech
Front tire
120/70-ZR17
Rear tire
190/55-ZR17
Front brakes
Double disc. Floating discs, 4-Pistons
Diameter
320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear brakes
Single disc. 2-pistons
Diameter
230 mm (9.1 inches)
Physical measures and capacities
Dry weight
177.0 kg (390.2 pounds)
Power/weight ratio
0.9605 HP/kg
Seat height
800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Overall height
1115 mm (43.9 inches)
Overall length
2040 mm (80.3 inches)
Overall width
730 mm (28.7 inches)
Ground clearance
135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheelbase
1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Fuel capacity
18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons)
Oil capacity
3.00 litres (3.17 US quarts)
Other specifications
Color options
White
Starter
Electric
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