DB6 R

2008 Bimota DB6 R Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Bimota for the naked motorcycle segment, the 2008 Bimota DB6 R utilizes a 1078 cc (65.8 cu in) oil & air-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 92 HP (67.2 kW) at 8,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 88.3 Nm (65.1 lb-ft) at 4,500 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox. With a specific output of 85.3 HP per liter and a 4,000 rpm working window between peak torque (4,500 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 DB6 R measures 170 kg (375 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.54 HP/kg (1.85 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 820 mm (32.3 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams, 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 3 indexed model years from 2008 to 2011, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.