After the Bimota HB4 seen at the Motor Bike Expo, here is the other Bimota that was on show, the newBimota DB8, which is also a very sexy bike.
In contrast to the return to Honda engines for Bimota with the HB4, the DB8 has a Ducati engine – no less than the 1198 Testastretta, in fact, which produces 170 hp off the back of a bike weighing 171 kg.
There is space for a passenger, but as the guys at Motoblog.
it remind us, it’s not an armchair.
The aluminium frame has been studied to accommodate the passenger space, and be both light and strong.
The suspension has also been developed for use by two people, and with 131 Nm of torque, this makes it a fast bike to be riding duo.
The Bimota DB8 should cost about 23,000 euros, making it less entry-level than suspected, but it looks like a great bike and certainly isn’t lacking in speed and technology.
A new version of the DB7 naked bike should still be developed, adding to a small range that Bimota fans should definitely appreciate.
Technical specs after the jump.
Bimota DB8 BIMOTA DB8 ENGINE SPECSSource: Ducati 1198 Testastretta Evoluzione, 4V 90°Twin-CylinderDisplacement: 1198.
4 ccCooling System: Liquid CooledCompression Ratio: 12.
7±0.
5:1Maximum Power: 170 HP @ 9750 rpmMaximum Torque: 131 Nm @ 8000 rpmExhaust System: 2-1-1, stainless steelBIMOTA DB8 CHASSIS SPECSFrame: Welded 39NiCrMo4 Tubing and Machined 6082 Aluminium Alloy PlatesWheelbase: 1435 mmFront Suspension: Marzocchi USD forks DLC fully adjustableRear Suspension: Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustableFuel Tank: 16L (four litre reserve)Total Weight: 178kgSteering Angle: 25°Seat Height: 800 mmOverall Length: 2100 mmOverall Width: 700 mmOverall Height: 1115 mmGround clearance: 135 mmFront Brake: Double 320mm Brembo floating disc, 4-pistons radial Brembo callipers, radial pumpsRear brake: 220mm floating disc, 2-piston Brembo calliperFront Tyre: 120/70 ZR 17 Dunlop Sportmax GP RacerRear Tyre: 190/55 ZR 17 Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer