The Bimota DB7 Black Edition motorcycle was released in 2008 with a four stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine, and desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. It has a capacity of 1099 cc/67.1 in and a liquid-cooled cooling system. The compression ratio is 12.5:1, and the induction is controlled gasoline injection and 60mm throttle body. The ignition system uses Magneti Marelli, and the motorcycle starts with an electric start. The maximum power generated by this motorcycle is 118 kW/160 hp at 9750 rpm, while the maximum torque is 123Nm/90.7 lb-ft at 8000 rpm. The DB7 Black Edition has a wet multiple-plate clutch and a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension is a Marzocchi UD fork DLC fully adjustable, and the rear suspension is an Extreme Tech Monoshock TTX fully adjustable low/high speed, both with 120mm wheel travel. The front brakes consist of two 320mm/12.6 in. discs with a 4-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 230mm/ 9.1 in. disc with a 2-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 120/70 ZR17 and 190/55 ZR17 respectively. The dry weight of the DB7 Black Edition is 172 kg/ 379.2 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 16 Liters/4.2 US gal. The motorcycle has an impressive standing 0- 100km/h in 3.6 sec, standing 0-140km/h in 6.2 sec and standing 0-200km/h in 17.6 sec. Additionally, the acceleration from 60-100km/h is 4.5 sec, and the top speed is 260 km/h/161.6 mph.
Technical specifications:
Make Model: Bimota DB7 Black Edition
| Year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engine | Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder |
| Capacity | 1099 cc / 67.1 in. |
| Bore x Stroke | 104 x 64.7mm |
| Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
| Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 |
| Induction | Electrically controlled gasoline injection and 60mm throttle body |
| Ignition | Magneti Marelli |
| Starting | Electric |
| Max Power | 118 kW / 160 hp @ 9750 rpm |
| Max Torque | 123 Nm / 90.7 lb-ft. @ 8000 rpm |
| Clutch | Wet multiple plates, hydraulic system |
| Transmission | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive | Chain |
| Gear Ratio | 1st 12.5:1 / 2nd 8.333:1 / 3rd 6.25:1 / 4th 5.263:1 / 5th 4.5455:1 / 6th 4:1 |
| Front Suspension | 43mm Marzocchi UD fork DLC fully adjustable, 120mm wheel travel. |
| Rear Suspension | Extreme Tech Monoshock TTX fully adjustable low/high speed, 120mm wheel travel. |
| Front Brakes | 2x 320mm / 12.6 in. discs 4 piston caliper |
| Rear Brakes | Single 230mm / 9.1 in.disc 2 piston caliper |
| Front Tyre | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear Tyre | 190/55 ZR17 |
| Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in. |
| Dry Weight | 172 kg / 379.2 lbs |
| Fuel Capacity | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. |
| Standing 0 – 100km | 3.6 sec |
| Standing 0 – 140km | 6.2 sec |
| Standing 0 – 200km | 17.6 sec |
| Acceleration 60-100 km/h | 4.5 sec |
| Top speed | 260 km/h / 161.6 mph |
