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Old 07-15-2008, 9:15 PM
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Bimota DB7

The Bimota DB7 is a real eye catcher, this is one of those machines, if you have to ask the price then you probably can't afford it.



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ENGINE
DUCATI 1098 TESTASTRETTA EVOLUZIONE
Engine Configuration: Twin cylinder 90°
Displacement: 1099 cc
Engine Cooling: liquid cooling
Compression Ratio: 12.5±0.5:1
Valves per cylinder: 4
Bore x Stroke: 104.0 mm x 64.7 mm
Engine Redline: 10.700 rpm
Valvetrain Type: Desmodromic valve actuation
Intake Valve Diameter: Ø 42 mm
Exhaust Valve Diameter: Ø 34 mm
Fuel Pump: 3.5 bar, electronic
Throttle Body Size: 60 mm
Exhaust System: 2 in 1 in 1, inox
Emission: EURO 3
Injection: Walbro
Injectors: Magneti Marelli
Lubrication System: Wet Sump
Transmission Type: Dry clutch multi-disc with hydraulic actuation system
Primary Drive ratio: 32/59
Final Drive ratio: 15/38
Transmission ratio: VI = 15/37
V = 17/30
IV = 20/28
III: 22/26
II: 23/24
I: 24/23

CHASSIS
Wheelbase: 1435 mm
Steering angle: 25°
Swingarm length: 525±20 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Footpeg height: 400mm
Handlebar height: 860
Overall length: 2100 mm
Overall width: 700 mm
Overall height: 1115 mm
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Front suspension: Marzocchi UD fork DLC fully adjustable
diameter: 43 mm
stroke: 120 mm
Rear suspension: Extreme Tech Monoshock TTX fully adjustable
low/high speed
wheel stroke: 120 mm
Front brake: Double Ø320 mm Brembo floating disc, 4-pistons,4-pads
with radial Brembo callipers, radial pumps
Rear brake: Ø230 mm Bimota floating disc, 2-pistons, 2-pads with
Brembo calliper
Wheels: FRONT. 3.5x17.0 Forged Al Alloy
REAR. 6.5x17.0 Forged Al Alloy
Tires: FRONT. 120/70 ZR 17, Continental Race Attack
REAR. 190/55 ZR 17, Continental Race Attack
Fuel tank: 16 l (4 l reserve)
Total weight dry: 170 kg / 375 lbs

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Nice bike..
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Re: Bimota DB7

Based on the way it looks and the equipment that comes as standard I think I have a new favourite bike..
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I love to see Bimota back in the U.S. it was always one of my favorites.
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Re: Bimota DB7

Looks alot like the KTM RC8,
I love the tubular swingarm and the way they attach the tubular segments to the cast braces it looks wicked, the paint is pretty cool too.
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