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BIMOTA DB3 MANTRA 1995

BIMOTA DB3 MANTRA 1995
BIMOTA DB3 MANTRA 1995 · Photo: Philippe (fr.wikipedia user Bimotanoel), CC BY 3.0 (dual GFDL 1.2+), via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBIMOTA DB3 MANTRA 1995
Year1995
Engine TypeAir-cooled four-stroke 90° V (L) twin, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity904 cc / 55.2 cu in
Bore X Stroke92 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Max Power62.7 kW / 86 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque90 Nm / 9.2 kgf-m / 66.4 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
IgnitionAnalog, inductive discharge
Induction38 mm Mikuni carburettor
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FramePerimeter frame of oval-section tubes
Front SuspensionTelehydraulic fork, 43 mm stanchions, rebound adjustment
Rear SuspensionSingle shock with compression, rebound and length adjustment
Front Brakes2x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height—
Wheelbase1370 mm / 53.9 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight172 kg / 379.2 lbs
Wet Weight185 kg / 407.9 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed207 km/h / 128.6 mph
Bimota file

The first production year of the Mantra, a half-faired, open-lattice-looking roadster using the air-cooled Ducati 900 SS engine in a Bimota perimeter chassis. Output was around 86 hp and the bike was priced as an exotic.