DB5 R

2009 Bimota DB5 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Positioned in Bimota's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2009 Bimota DB5 R pairs a 1078 cc (65.8 cu in) air-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 95 HP (69.3 kW) at 7,000 rpm while maximum torque reaches 103 Nm (76 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 88.1 HP per liter and a 1,500 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (7,000 rpm), the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.

On the scales, the DB5 R measures 169 kg (373 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.56 HP/kg (1.78 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 810 mm (31.9 in) seat height — offering a neutral standover height that accommodates most average-inseam riders without sacrificing cornering clearance, combined with a 1,425 mm (56.1 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure.

Within MotoLibrary's Bimota archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2007 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.