Bimota DB5 Borsalino vs Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory (1100)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota DB5 Borsalinostacks up against the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB5 BorsalinoAprilia Tuono V4 Factory
Model year20082022
Price
Engine1079 cc1077 cc
Horsepower95 hp175 hp
Torque103 Nm121 Nm
Weight169 kg185 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.2 L4.7 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Bremo, goldDouble disc. ABS. Floating double disc with aluminium flange Brembo M50 4-piston mono-block radial calipers Radial pump and metal braid brake pipe.
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bremo, goldSingle disc. ABS. Brembo Ø 32 mm 2 isolated piston caliper Pump with integrated tank and metal braid pipe.
Tires120/70-17 / 180/55-17 120/70-ZR17 / 200/55-ZR17

Bimota DB5 Borsalino vs Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB5 Borsalino and the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota DB5 Borsalino brings 95 hp in a 169 kg package, while the Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory counters with 175 hp at 185 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: