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BIMOTA DB5R 2007 - 2008

BIMOTA DB5R 2007 - 2008
BIMOTA DB5R 2007 - 2008 · Photo: Philippe (fr.wikipedia user Bimotanoel), CC BY 3.0 (dual GFDL 1.2+), via Wikimedia Commons
Spec sheet
MODELBIMOTA DB5R 2007 - 2008
Year2007 - 2008
Engine TypeAir-cooled four-stroke 90° V (L) twin, SOHC, desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder
Displacement / Capacity1078 cc / 65.8 cu in
Bore X Stroke98 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio10.5:1
Cooling SystemAir / oil cooled
Max Power70.8 kW / 94.9 hp @ 7050 rpm
Max Torque103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft @ 5750 rpm
IgnitionMarelli electronic
InductionElectronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Start SystemElectric
TRANSMISSION SPECS
LubricationWet sump
Gear Box6 Speed
Clutch—
Final DriveChain
CHASSIS SPECS
FrameTubular chrome-molybdenum steel trellis with aircraft-alloy side plates
Front Suspension43 mm Öhlins upside-down TiN fork, adjustable preload, compression and rebound, 120 mm travel
Rear SuspensionÖhlins monoshock, adjustable preload, compression and rebound
Front Brakes2x 320 mm discs, 4 piston calipers
Rear BrakesSingle 230 mm disc, 2 piston caliper
DIMENSION SPECS
Overall Length2180 mm / 85.8 in
Overall Width750 mm / 29.5 in
Overall Height1230 mm / 48.4 in
Seat Height810 mm / 31.9 in
Wheelbase1425 mm / 56.1 in
Ground Clearance—
Dry Weight168 kg / 370.4 lbs
Wet Weight189 kg / 416.7 lbs
WHEEL SPECS
Front Tyre120/90 ZR17
Rear Tyre180/55 ZR17
FUEL SYSTEM
Fuel Capacity17 Litres / 4.5 US gal
Fuel Consumption—
Top Speed220 km/h / 136.7 mph
Bimota file

The DB5R is the more powerful, larger-engined development of the DB5, with the 1078 cc Ducati twin, bigger brakes and fully adjustable Öhlins suspension. It keeps the trellis chassis and sharp sports-roadster character of the Mille.