DB5 R

2017 Bimota DB5 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Bimota for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2017 Bimota DB5 R utilizes a 1078 cc (65.8 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 98 HP (71.5 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 105 Nm (77.4 lb-ft) at 5,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 90.9 HP per liter and a 3,000 rpm working window between peak torque (5,500 rpm) and peak power (8,500 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 0.58 HP/kg (1.72 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 1,430 mm (56.3 in) wheelbase engineered for balanced agility and highway composure. The 16-liter (4.2 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints.

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.