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BIMOTA DB4 1998 - 1999

BIMOTA DB4 1998 - 1999
BIMOTA DB4 1998 - 1999 · Photo: Philippe (fr.wikipedia user Bimotanoel), CC BY 3.0 (dual GFDL 1.2+), via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBIMOTA DB4 1998 - 1999
Year1998 - 1999
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 Power58.3 kW / 80 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Torque81 Nm / 8.3 kgf-m / 59.7 lb-ft @ 7000 rpm
IgnitionElectronic inductive
Induction2x 38 mm Mikuni carburettors
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
Frame—
Front SuspensionTelehydraulic fork, 43 mm stanchions, preload adjustment
Rear SuspensionFully adjustable monoshock, swingarm
Front Brakes2x 320 mm discs
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm disc
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length—
Overall Width—
Overall Height—
Seat Height800 mm / 31.5 in
Wheelbase1370 mm / 53.9 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight165 kg / 363.8 lbs
Wet Weight—
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity20 Litres / 5.3 US gal
Fuel Consumption5.1 l/100 km / 46.1 mpg
Top Speed212 km/h / 131 mph
Bimota file

The DB4 was a full-faired sports tourer with the carburettor Ducati 900 SS engine, a more conventional and practical shape than the Mantra and with a larger tank. It was lighter and quicker on paper than the Mantra, though with less power than the DB2EF.