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67/100Sporty
Power/Weight
0.8 hp/kg
Torque
125 Nm
Engine
1198 ccm
Technical Overview
2013 Bimota DB12 B Tourist Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Engineered by Bimota for the sport touring motorcycle segment, the 2013 Bimota DB12 B Tourist pairs a 1198.4 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 147.9 HP (108 kW) at 9,250 rpm while maximum torque reaches 124.5 Nm (91.8 lb-ft) at 7,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 123.4 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (7,500 rpm) and peak power (9,250 rpm), the engine character is reflecting a performance-oriented street tune that balances strong mid-range pull with an energetic top-end rush.
On the scales, the DB12 B Tourist measures 185.1 kg (408 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.8 HP/kg (1.25 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, combined with a 1,530 mm (60.2 in) wheelbase engineered for planted straight-line stability. The 17.98-liter (4.7 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.
Specific Output
123.4 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.8 HP/kg (1.25 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,500–9,250 rpm
Standover Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsDucati Testastretta engine
Power147.9 HP (108.0 kW)) @ 9250 RPM
Torque124.5 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 91.8 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
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Power
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Seat Height
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Weight
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Fuel Capacity
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Brakes
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Suspension
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Transmission
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