Bimota DB8 SP 2017
Complete specifications and details for the 2017 Bimota DB8 SP. This comprehensive guide includes engine specifications, dimensions, features, and performance data.

Basic Information
Make | Bimota |
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Model | DB8 SP |
Year | 2017 |
Category | Sport |
Chassis, Suspension & Brakes
Frame Type | Grid frame 39NiCrMo4 with milled aluminium parts 6082 |
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Front Brakes | Double disc. Monoblock, Brembo. |
Front Brakes Diameter | 320 mm (12.6 inches) |
Front Suspension | Marzocchi Upside-Down 43 mm DLC, fully adj. |
Front Tyre | 120/70-17 |
Rake | 25.0° |
Rear Brakes | Single disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers. |
Rear Brakes Diameter | 220 mm (8.7 inches) |
Rear Suspension | Bimota exclusive Extreme Tech adjust.traction and compression unit, pre-loaded spring |
Rear Tyre | 190/55-17 |
Trail | 100 mm (3.9 inches) |
Wheels | 5-spoke, black |
Other Specifications
Color Options | Red/white |
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Comments | Italian brand. |
Instruments | Digital LCD. |
Starter | Electric |
Engine & Transmission
Displacement | 1198.00 ccm (73.10 cubic inches) |
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Engine Type | Ducati 90°L twin engine |
Engine Details | V2, four-stroke |
Power | 170.00 HP (124.1 kW)) @ 9750 RPM |
Torque | 127.00 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM |
Top Speed | 280.0 km/h (174.0 mph) |
Compression | 12.7:1 |
Bore X Stroke | 106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches) |
Valves Per Cylinder | 4 |
Fuel System | Injection. Electronic fuel injection Bimota by Athena |
Lubrication System | Wet sump |
Cooling System | Liquid |
Gearbox | 6-speed |
Transmission Type Final Drive | Chain |
Clutch | Dry, multi-disc |
Dimensions & Capacities
Dry Weight | 164.0 kg (361.6 pounds) |
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Fuel Capacity | 18.00 litres (4.76 gallons) |
Overall Height | 1,115 mm (43.9 inches) |
Overall Length | 2,040 mm (80.3 inches) |
Overall Width | 730 mm (28.7 inches) |
Power Weight Ratio | 1.0366 HP/kg |
Seat Height | 800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |