Bimota

BIMOTA DB2 1993 - 1995

BIMOTA DB2 1993 - 1995
BIMOTA DB2 1993 - 1995 · Photo: Philippe on fr.wikipedia.org, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBIMOTA DB2 1993 - 1995
Year1993 - 1995
Engine TypeFour stroke, 90 degree V-twin, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder (Ducati 900 SS)
Displacement / Capacity904 cc / 55.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke92 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power64 kW / 86 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque90.2 Nm / 66.5 lb-ft @ 5700 rpm
Ignition—
Induction2 x 38 mm Mikuni carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Lubrication—
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameUpper lattice of round-section chrome-molybdenum steel
Front Suspension41 mm Paioli telescopic fork
Rear SuspensionTubular steel swingarm, monoshock
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase—
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight169 kg / 372.6 lbs
Wet Weight180 kg / 396.8 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre180/55-17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity16 Litres / 4.2 US gal
Fuel Consumption6.0 l/100 km / 39.3 mpg
Top Speed225.4 km/h / 140.1 mph
Photo gallery
BIMOTA DB2 1993 - 1995

Photo: Jalal Maqdisi, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Bimota file

The DB2 put the air-cooled Ducati 900 SS engine in a light chromoly trellis frame with full bodywork and twin under-seat exhausts. It was meant to sell in larger numbers than earlier Bimotas; testers praised its weight, handling and brakes but found the ride firm. A half-fairing version also existed.