The Bimota DB2 is a rare motorcycle model that was produced in 1993, with only 408 units made, 285 of which had full fairings and 123 that had half fairings. It features a four-stroke, 90-degree L-twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder engine with a capacity of 904 cc / 55.2 cubic inches. The engine has a compression ratio of 9.2:1 and is cooled by air, with induction from two 38mm Mikuni carburetors. The Bimota DB2 has a maximum power of 64 kW / 86 hp at 7000 rpm, and a maximum torque of 90.2 NM / 9.2 kgf-m / 66.5 lb-ft at 5700 rpm. It has a six-speed transmission and a chain final drive. The frame of the bike is made of upper lattice work in round section of chrome-molybdenum steel, with a front suspension of 41mm Paioli telescopic forks and a rear suspension of tubular steel swinging arm monoshock. The front brakes feature 2X 320 mm discs 4 piston calipers, while the rear brakes have a single 230 mm disc 2 piston caliper. The bike has a dry weight of 169 kg / 372.6 lbs and a wet weight of 180 kg / 396.8 lbs. The fuel capacity is 16 liters / 4.2 US gal, with an average consumption of 6.0 l/100km / 39.3 mpg. Its 60-0 / 100-0 braking distance is 12.5 m / 36.1 m 41 ft /118 ft and can go for a standing 1/4 mile in 11.4 sec / 189.4 km/h / 117.7mph. The top speed is 225.4 km/h / 140.1 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota DB2
| Year | 1993 |
|---|---|
| Production | 408 units, 285 with full fairings and 123 with half fairings. |
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valve per cylinder (Ducati 900 SS) |
| Capacity | 904 cc / 55.2 cub in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 92 x 68 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 |
| Cooling System | Air cooled |
| Induction | 2x 38mm Mikuni carburetors |
| Ignition | – |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 64 kW / 86 hp @ 7000 rpm. |
| Max Torque | 90.2 NM / 9.2 kgf-m / 66.5 lb-ft @ 5700 rpm |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Frame | Upper lattice work in round section of chrome-molybdenum steel. |
| Front Suspension | 41mm Paioli telescopic forks |
| Rear Suspension | Tubular steal swinging arm monoshock |
| Front Brakes | 2X 320 mm discs 4 piston calipers |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230 mm disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre | 180/55-17 |
| Dry-Weight | 169 kg / 372.6 lbs |
| Wet-Weight | 180 kg / 396.8 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal |
| Consumption Average | 6.0 l/100km / 39.3 mpg |
| Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0 | 12.5 m / 36.1 m 41 ft /118 ft |
| Standing 1/4 Mile | 11.4 sec / 189.4 km/h / 117.7mph |
| Top Speed | 225.4 km/h / 140.1 mph |
