Bimota

BIMOTA DB1S 1986 - 1987

BIMOTA DB1S 1986 - 1987
BIMOTA DB1S 1986 - 1987 · Photo: Philippe on fr.wikipedia.org, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBIMOTA DB1S 1986 - 1987
Year1986 - 1987
Engine TypeFour stroke, 90 degree V-twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder (Ducati 750 Pantah)
Displacement / Capacity748 cc / 45.6 cu in
Bore X Stroke88 x 61.5 mm
Compression Ratio—
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power47 kW / 63 hp @ 7500 rpm
Max Torque60.8 Nm / 44.8 lb-ft @ 6500 rpm
Ignition—
Induction2 x 40 mm Dell'Orto carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box5 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameChrome-molybdenum steel space frame
Front Suspension41.7 mm Marzocchi M1R telescopic fork, 4-way rebound damping
Rear SuspensionRising rate linkage, Marzocchi shock, adjustable preload, 11-position compression damping
Front Brakes2 x 280 mm discs, 1-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 260 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight160 kg / 352.7 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre130/80 V16
Rear Tyre160/80 V18
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed—
Photo gallery
BIMOTA DB1S 1986 - 1987

Photo: Ducati88M5, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Bimota file

A freer-breathing DB1 with larger 40 mm carburettors and a less restrictive twin exhaust, giving a bit more performance than the base bike. Only 63 were built. Like the DB1 it needed re-jetting when delivered.