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Old 12-27-2007, 7:12 AM
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Bimota DB5

Bike was introduced in 2004 and I am sure that some have seen it. I would give my middle nut to have this in my collection.

Technical Specifications DB5 1000

Chassis

Frame: 20/25mm tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy.
Rear frame: 15/25/30mm tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy.
Wheelbase: 1425mm
Front suspension: Öhlins upside-down fully adjustable forks 43mm with TiN surface treatment
Steering angle: 24°
Rear suspension: Fully adjustable Öhlins monoshock
Front wheel travel: 120mm
Rear wheel travel: 120mm
Trail: 99,83 mm
Seat height: 800mm
Foot rest height: 395+/-16mm with radial regulation
Front brake: 2 x 298 mm semi-floating discs, 4-piston 4-pad radial calipers - Brembo
Rear brake: 220 mm disc, 2-piston 2-pad calipers - Brembo
Wheel: Front: 3,50x17" ­ Rear: 5,50x17"
Tyres: Front: 120/70/17 ­ Rear: 180/55/17
Weight: 165 Kg

Engine

Engine: Ducati ­ L twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Desmodromic ­ air cooled.
Bore and Stroke: 94 x 71,5mm
Displacement: 992cc
Max power: 92 Hp/8000 rpm
Max. torque 9,4 kgm/5500 rpm
Fuel injection: Electronic fuel injection ­ 45mm throttle body
Lubrication: With wet sump
Gear box: 6 speed
Clutch: Dry multi-plate with hydraulic control

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Old 12-27-2007, 8:46 AM
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Re: Bimota DB5

Beautiful to look at and sounds great with the Duc engine.
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Re: Bimota DB5

If you have a middle nut, it may need to be removed anyways.
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sharp bike!
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Re: Bimota DB5

Whats a Ducati...maks the 1098 look like a honda. i give it two monkey spunks
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Whats a Ducati...maks the 1098 look like a honda. i give it two monkey spunks

well spoken!
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