Bimota DB4 (1998)

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The Bimota DB4 was a limited production motorcycle released in 1998, with only 264 units produced. It featured a four-stroke, 90 degree L twin cylinder engine with a capacity of 904cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. Induction was provided by two 38mm Mikuni carbs with electronic inductive ignition and an electric starter. The maximum power output was 58.3 kW or 80 hp at 7000 rpm with a maximum torque of 81 Nm at 7000 rpm. The transmission was a six-speed manual with final drive provided by a chain. The front suspension consisted of a telehydraulic fork with 43mm stanchions and preload adjustments, while the rear suspension was a fully adjustable monoshock absorber with a swingarm. The brakes consisted of two 320mm discs in the front and a single 230mm disc in the rear. The bike weighed 165 kg or 363.8 pounds and had a fuel capacity of 20 liters or 5.3 US gallons. The Bimota DB4 had a top speed of 212 km/h or 131 mph and could do a standing quarter-mile in 12.1 seconds.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota DB4

Year: 1998


Production: 264 units
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 904cc / 55.2 cub in.
Bore x Stroke: 92 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Induction: 2x 38mm Mikuni carbs
Ignition: Electronic inductive
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 58.3 kW / 80 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque: 81 Nm / 8.3 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Lubrication: Wet sump
Final Drive: Chain
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic fork with 43mm stanchions and preload adjustments

Rear Suspension: Fully adjustable monoshock absorber, swingarm
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake: 23 degrees
Wheelbase: 1370 mm / 53.9 in.
Seat height: 800 mm / 31.5 in.
Dry Weight: 165 kg / 363.8 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Consumption Average: 5.1l /100km / 46.1 mpg
Standing 1/4 Mile: 12.1 sec
Top Speed: 212 km/h / 131 mph

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