Bimota DB2 (1993)

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.

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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