Bimota's profilation of this bike |
Agile in changing direction, Bimota DB8 is burning while going out of curves, thanks to the restrained weight and the work of engineers who have optimized the delivery of the already muscular twin-cylinder engine. |
General information |
Motorcycle name
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Bimota DB8 |
Year
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2016 |
Category
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Sport |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Displacement
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1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches) |
Engine type
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V2, four-stroke |
Engine details
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90°L twin cylider |
Power
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162.0 HP (118.2 kW)) @ 9500 RPM |
Torque
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130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM |
Top speed
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280.0 km/h (174.0 mph) |
Compression
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11.5:1 |
Bore x stroke
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106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches) |
Valves per cylinder
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4 |
Fuel system
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Injection |
Fuel control
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Desmodromic valve control |
Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
Cooling system
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Liquid |
Gearbox
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6-speed |
Transmission type
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Chain (final drive) |
Clutch
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Dry, multi-disc |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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39NiCrMo4 tubing and machined aluminium alloy plates |
Rake (fork angle)
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25.0° |
Trail
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100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Front suspension
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Ohlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks |
Rear suspension
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Ohlins preload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock |
Front tire
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120/70-ZR17 |
Rear tire
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190/55-ZR17 |
Front brakes
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Double disc. Bremo monoblock |
Diameter
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320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Single disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers |
Diameter
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220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Wheels
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Rims OZ, forged aluminum, black |
Seat
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Single or dual seat |
Physical measures and capacities |
Dry weight
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177.0 kg (390.2 pounds) |
Power/weight ratio
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0.9153 HP/kg |
Seat height
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800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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1115 mm (43.9 inches) |
Overall length
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2040 mm (80.3 inches) |
Overall width
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730 mm (28.7 inches) |
Ground clearance
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135 mm (5.3 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1430 mm (56.3 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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18.00 litres (4.76 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Color options
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White/red/green/grey |
Starter
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Electric |
Instruments
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Digital and analoge |
Comments
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Italian brand. Model also called DB8 Italia. |
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