Bimota has been announced the availability of the new Bimota DB8 2010. This motorcycle company hopes to sell up to 250 such motorcycles for $33,057 (€23,000) while still producing their DB7 model, which starts at $37,369 (€26,000). Bimota spokesman Anna Carla Cuneo says: “Bimota customers are used to being surprised with new and innovative motorcycles offering unique design, good power and light weight – and many of them also have a wife or girlfriend that would like to come along. We are sure this design will be a big success.”
Bimota DB8 2010 features 4v twin cylinder 90° develops no less than 170 HP at 9.750 rpm and 131.4 Nm at 8.000 rpm. That’s even more impressive in relation to the 392.4 lbs (178 kg) weight of the bike. The DB8 has gained 8cm nose-to-tail (though wheelbase remains the same) and 8kg, taking its weight to 178kg, countered by the bigger 1198 motor’s extra 8bhp and 6ftlb over the DB7. The rear seat allows for a useful bit of underseat storage.
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Engine and Transmission
Ducati 1198 testastretta evoluzione, 4v twin cylinder 90°
Displacement: 1198,4 cc
Cooling System: liquid cooling
Compression Ratio: 12,7±0,5:1
Maximum Power: 170 CV (125 kW) @ 9750 giri/min
Maximum Torque: 13,4 kgm – 131,4 Nm @ 8000 giri/min
Exhaust System: 2 in 1 in 1, stainless steel
Chassis and Dimensions
Frame: welded 39NiCrMo4 tubing and machined 6082 aluminium alloy plates
Wheelbase: 1435 mm
Front Suspension: Marzocchi USD forks DLC fully adjustable
Rear Suspension: Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable
Fuel Tank: 16 litres (4 litres reserve)
Total Weight: 178kg
Steering Angle: 25°
Seat Height: 800 mm
Overall Length: 2100 mm
Overall Width: 700 mm
Overall Height: 1115 mm
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Front Brake: Double 320mm Brembo floating disc, 4-pistons radial Brembo callipers, radial pumps
Rear brake: 220mm floating disc, 2-piston Brembo calliper
Front Tire: 120/70 ZR 17 Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer
Rear Tire: 190/55 ZR 17 Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer
