It could reach a top speed of 280 km/h / 174 mph.
Bimota DB8 Biposta | |
Manufacturer | |
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Production | 2012 - 13 |
Engine | Four stroke, 90°Ltwin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, |
Compression ratio | 12.7:1 |
Top Speed | 280 km/h / 174 mph |
Ignition | Magneti Marelli |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Frame | Welded 39NiCrMo4 tubing and machined 6082 aluminum alloy plates |
Suspension | Front: Marzocchi USD forks DLC fully adjustable Rear: Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable |
Brakes | Front: 2x 320mm / 12.6 in Brembo floating discs 4 pistons radial Brembo calipers, radial pumps Rear: Single 220mm / 8.7 in. floating disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR17 |
Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
Weight | 178 kg / 392.4 lbs (dry), |
Fuel Capacity | 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal |
Manuals | Service Manual |
EngineEdit
The engine was a Liquid cooled cooled Four stroke, 90°Ltwin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder,. The engine featured a 12.7:1 compression ratio.
DriveEdit
Power was moderated via the Wet multiple plates, hydraulic system.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 120/70 ZR17 front tire and a 190/55 ZR17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320mm / 12.6 in Brembo floating discs 4 pistons radial Brembo calipers, radial pumps in the front and a Single 220mm / 8.7 in. floating disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a Marzocchi USD forks DLC fully adjustable while the rear was equipped with a Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable. The DB8 Biposta was fitted with a 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 178 kg / 392.4 lbs. The wheelbase was 1430 mm / 56.3 in long.
PhotosEdit
OverviewEdit
Bimota DB8 Biposta
A two-seat supercar. This is the
character of the new DB8. The engine is the Testastretta 1198 Ducati
develops more power and determination.
The DB8 is a new bike out of the
range of Bimota. The aim was to expand the sportiness of the DB7 in various
points, even the possibility of two-man use, and the implanting of 1198 he
motor. The aim was to expand the sportiness of the DB7 at various points,
even The Possibility of two-man use, and the implanting of 1198 he motor.
Once again it is our engineers succeeded in these goals in the style of the Bimota to realize image. Once again it is our engineers succeeded in these goals in the style of the Bimota to realize image. The self-supporting carbon rear frame of the DB 7 gives way to a new aluminum subframe to the optical, almost unobtrusively integrated into the design. The self-supporting carbon rear frame 7 of the DB design gives way to a new aluminum subframe to the optical, almost unobtrusively integrated. The 1198 cc engine with 170hp and serves as the perfect engine for this bike. The 1198 cc engine with 170hp and serves as the perfect engine for this bike. To offer an attractive sale price can the Bimota DB8 is not equipped with carbon fiber parts as is the case with the DB7, but all the bodywork will be painted fiberglass. To not to offer attractive sale price can the Bimota DB8 is equipped with carbon fiber parts as is the case with the DB7, but all the body work will be painted fiberglass. All carbon parts of the DB7 will be offered as a racing accessories for the DB8, like the expansion of electronics with the "Traction Control". All carbon parts of the DB7 will be offered as a racing accessories for the DB8, like the expansion of electronics with the "Traction Control". MCN Bimotas DB8 superbike may look the spitting image of the 160bhp Ducati 1098-engined 2008 DB7, but its different in three distinct ways. Its powered by the bigger 170bhp Ducati 1198 superbike motor, it has a pillion perch and its cheaper, to the tune of £1700. The DB8 test bike we rode from their factory is easily the best Bimota weve ridden. The suspension is plush and controlled, the fuelling is spot-on, its devilishly fast, comes on sticky Dunlop D211 GP Racer tires and thanks to its new twin seat layout and revised subframe, roomier for taller riders too.
The DB8 is powered by
Ducatis magnificent 170bhp liquid-cooled 90° V-twin Testastretta
1198 engine, using Bimotas own electronics. Twist the throttle and
the power is smoothly delivered, instantly with no nasty hesitations
or stutters. With just 189kg to push along fully-fuelled,
acceleration is savage and the DB8 keeps pulling hard through the
gears until the road runs out. This is a bone-fide superbike in
every sense.
Ride and Handling
Weve ridden
exquisite-handling Bimotas and ones that handle so badly, youd
rather get off and walk. Fortunately, the DB8 we rode was set-up to
perfection, offering plush ride quality for normal riding and lots
of support and feel for when you turn the wick up. The only weak
link is the brakes, which fade under hard use. The radial Brembo
four-piston calipers are excellent usually, so this must be down to
brake pad compound. The DB8 is nice and roomy for tall riders
compared to the single seat DB7, which vastly improves the usability
from a Sunday morning toy to an everyday sportsbike.
Source MCN
Make Model | Bimota DB8 Biposto |
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Year | 2012 - 13 |
Engine Type | Four stroke, 90°Ltwin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder, |
Displacement | 1198 cc / 73.1 cub. in. |
Bore X Stroke | 106 x 67.9 mm |
Compression | 12.7:1 |
Cooling System | Liquid cooled |
Induction | Electrically controlled gasoline injection and φ60mm throttle body |
Ignition | Magneti Marelli |
Starting | Electric |
Exhaust | 2 in 1, stainless steel |
Max Power | 170 hp / 125 kW @ 9750 rpm |
Max Torque | 131,4 Nm / 13,4 kg-m / 96.9 lb-ft. @ 8000 rpm |
Clutch | Wet multiple plates, hydraulic system |
Transmission | 6 Speed |
Final Drive | Chain |
Frame | Welded 39NiCrMo4 tubing and machined 6082 aluminum alloy plates |
Front Suspension | Marzocchi USD forks DLC fully adjustable |
Rear Suspension | Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable |
Front Brakes | 2x 320mm / 12.6 in Brembo floating discs 4 pistons radial Brembo calipers, radial pumps |
Rear Brakes | Single 220mm / 8.7 in. floating disc, 2-piston Brembo caliper |
Front Tire | 120/70 ZR17 |
Rear Tire | 190/55 ZR17 |
Dimensions | Length 2040 mm / 80.3 in. Height 730 mm / 28.7 in. Height 1105 mm / 43.5 in. |
Wheelbase | 1430 mm / 56.3 in |
Seat Height | 800 mm / 31.5 in |
Dry Weight | 178 kg / 392.4 lbs |
Fuel Capacity | 16 Liters / 4.2 US gal |
Top Speed | 280 km/h / 174 mph |