Bimota DB5R

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Bimota DB5
Manufacturer
Also called DB 5 Mille, DB5 Mille, DB5 Borsalino, DB5 S, DB5R, DB5S, DB5R 1100, DB5 E Desiderio, DB5 RE, DB5 R
Production 2007 - 08
Engine
Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, Desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Compression ratio 10.5:1
Top Speed 220 km/h / 136.7 mph
Ignition Marelli electronic
Transmission 6 Speed
Frame 25/20mm tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy. 35/25/15mm tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy rear.
Suspension Front: 43mm UD Öhlins TIN Coated Fork, fully adjustable Pre-load, Compression, Rebound, 120mm wheel travel.
Rear: Öhlins Monoshock, fully adjustable Pre-load - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound
Brakes Front: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 120/90ZR -17
Rear Tire 180/55ZR -17
Wheelbase 1425 mm / 56.1 in.
Seat Height 810 mm / 31.9 in.
Weight 168 kg / 370.4 lbs (dry), 189 kg / 416.7 lbs. (wet)
Fuel Capacity 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal
Manuals Service Manual


It could reach a top speed of 220 km/h / 136.7 mph.

Engine[edit | edit source]

The engine was a Air /oil cooled cooled Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, Desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder. The engine featured a 10.5:1 compression ratio.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

It came with a 120/90ZR -17 front tire and a 180/55ZR -17 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers in the front and a Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper in the rear. The front suspension was a 43mm UD Öhlins TIN Coated Fork, fully adjustable Pre-load, Compression, Rebound, 120mm wheel travel. while the rear was equipped with a Öhlins Monoshock, fully adjustable Pre-load - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound. The DB5R was fitted with a 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal fuel tank. The bike weighed just 168 kg / 370.4 lbs. The wheelbase was 1425 mm / 56.1 in. long.

Photos[edit | edit source]

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Overview[edit | edit source]

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The DB5R gets serious for 2007 now that it has been upgraded with Ducati’s air-cooled Dual-Spark 1100 V-Twin powerplant and a dry clutch. Only the R version of the bike is available this year, The DB5R is the most extreme version of the DB5. With the R, the DB5’s superb agililty and easy handling have reached new heights.

Lighweight and agile. Thanks to these two characteristics, this twin-cylinder sports bike with its classic Ducati 1000 DS engine produces a unique and emotive riding experience: lightning-fast corner entry and mid-corner speeds can be achieved, with super-precise lines and easy direction changes. Handling is the best you can ask for in a motorcycle born for the racetrack. Suspension is Öhlins – the front gets fully-adjustable (preload, rebound and compression) 43mm upside-down forks with TiN-coated stanchions, while the rear gets a fully adjustable (preload, rebound, compression and ride height) monoshock. These components work extremely well in such a lightweight chassis. The DB5R gets a taller ride height than the standard DB5 to make it turn in even quicker. This results in an even sportier ride.

The powerful and progressive brakes are Brembo, with a 320mm front discs (these are bigger than the standard DB5’s 298mm discs) that are squeezed by four-piston radial calipers, which in turn are operated by a 19mm radial master cylinder. On the rear you’ll find the typical 230mm disc with Brembo caliper. A pair of gorgeous forged aliminium OZ Racing wheels complete the package. These lightweight components reduce inertia to a minimum, letting you fly into corners and change direction faster than ever.

The brake and clutch levers that bend in a crash, preventing them from snapping off, further justify the “R” in this Bimota’s name. Then of course, there’s the slipper clutch that works so well it lets the rider to brake and slam down the gears at the very last moment, and still the bike remains composed. The state-of-the-art slipper clutch makes it almost impossible to lock the rear wheel under the heavy V-twin engine braking.

The DB5R’s bodywork is made entirely of carbon fibre, as are the airbox and engine covers. The lot is painted in red, green and white – the traditional colors of the Italian flag. This encapsulates the spirit of Italian sports bikes, as does the roar from the engine that sounds more glorious than ever thanks to the gorgeous titanium silencers.

Make Model Bimota DB5R
Year 2007 - 08
Engine Type Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, Desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement 1078 cc / 65.8 in.
Bore X Stroke 98 x 71.5 mm
Compression 10.5:1
Cooling System Air /oil cooled
Induction Electronic fuel injection - 45 mm throttle body
Ignition Marelli electronic
Starting Electric
Lubrication Wet sump
Max Power 70.8 kW / 94.9 hp @ 7050 rpm
Max Torque 103Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft. @ 5750 rpm
Transmission 6 Speed
Final Drive Chain
Frame 25/20mm tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy. 35/25/15mm tubular chrome molybdenum steel trellis with lateral plates in aircraft alloy rear.
Front Suspension 43mm UD Öhlins TIN Coated Fork, fully adjustable Pre-load, Compression, Rebound, 120mm wheel travel.
Rear Suspension Öhlins Monoshock, fully adjustable Pre-load - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound
Front Brakes 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tire 120/90ZR -17
Rear Tire 180/55ZR -17
Rake 24°
Seat Height 810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase 1425 mm / 56.1 in.
Dimensions Length 2180 mm / 85.8 in. Width 750 mm / 25.5 in. Height 1230 mm / 48.4 in.
Dry Weight 168 kg / 370.4 lbs
Wet Weight 189 kg / 416.7 lbs.
Fuel Capacity 17 Liters / 4.5 US gal
Top Speed 220 km/h / 136.7 mph