Bimota DB8 (2010)

Posted on by

The Bimota DB8 motorcycle was manufactured in 2010 and features a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 1198cc. It has a compression ratio of 12.7:1, liquid-cooled cooling system, and electrically controlled gasoline injection with a 60mm throttle body. The DB8 produces a maximum power of 170 hp at 9750rpm and a maximum torque of 131.4Nm at 8000rpm. Its clutch is a hydraulic system with a wet multiple plate, and the motorcycle has a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. In terms of its frame, the DB8 features welded 39NiCrMo4 tubing and machined 6082 aluminum alloy plates. It also has fully adjustable Marzocchi USD forks DLC in the front suspension and an Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable in the rear suspension. Braking on this bike is handled by 2x 320mm / 12.6 in Brembo floating discs with 4 pistons radial Brembo calipers and radial pumps for the front, and a single 220mm / 8.7 in. floating disc with a 2-piston Brembo caliper for the rear. The DB8 has a wheelbase of 1435mm / 56.5 in., a seat height of 800mm / 31.5 in., and a dry weight of 178 kg / 392.4 lbs. It also has a fuel capacity of 16 liters or 4.2 US gallons.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota DB8

Year: 2010


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder,
Capacity: 1198 cc / 73.1 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 106 x 67.9 mm
Compression Ratio: 12.7:1
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Induction: Electrically controlled gasoline injection and 60mm throttle body
Ignition: Magneti Marelli
Starting: Electric
Exhaust: 2 in 1 in 1, stainless steel
Max Power: 170 hp / 125 kW @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque: 131,4 Nm / 13,4 kg-m / 96.9 lb-ft. @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiple plates, hydraulic system
Transmission: 6 Speed / chain
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Welded 39NiCrMo4 tubing and machined 6082 aluminium alloy plates

Front Suspension: Marzocchi USD forks DLC fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm / 12.6 in Brembo floating discs 4 pistons radial Brembo calipers, radial pumps
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm / 8.7 in. floating disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Rake: 25 degrees
Dimensions: Length 2100 mm / 82.7 in. Height 700 mm / 27.6 in. Height 1115 mm / 43.9 in.
Wheelbase: 1435 mm / 56.5 in.
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in.
Dry weight: 178 kg / 392.4 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal

Related models: