2014 Bimota DB8 Italia Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Positioned in Bimota's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2014 Bimota DB8 Italia pairs a 1198 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 162 HP (118.2 kW) at 9,500 rpm while maximum torque reaches 130 Nm (95.9 lb-ft) at 7,700 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 135.2 HP per liter and a 1,800 rpm working window between peak torque (7,700 rpm) and peak power (9,500 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 DB8 Italia measures 175 kg (386 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.93 HP/kg (1.08 kg per horsepower). Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 800 mm (31.5 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 18-liter (4.8 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 280 km/h (174 mph).
Within MotoLibrary's Bimota archive, this model family spans 3 indexed model years from 2014 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
135.2 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
0.93 HP/kg (1.08 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
7,700–9,500 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine Details90°L twin cylider
Power162.0 HP (118.2 kW)) @ 9500 RPM
Torque130.0 Nm (13.3 kgf-m or 95.9 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM
Compression11.5:1
Bore x Stroke106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Walbro electronic injection
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchDry, multi-disc
Performance
Top Speed280.0 km/h (174.0 mph)
Chassis
Frame Type39NiCrMo4 tubing and machined aluminium alloy plates
Rake25.0°
Trail100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front Suspension43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks
Rear SuspensionPreload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre190/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Monoblock
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight175.0 kg (385.8 pounds)
Power/Weight0.9257 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Power
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Torque
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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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