Built around Bimota's sport motorcycle platform, the 2017 Bimota DB8 Oronero utilizes a 1198 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke layout. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 169 HP (123.4 kW) at 9,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 128 Nm (94.4 lb-ft) at 8,000 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through a 6-speed gearbox and chain final drive. With a specific output of 141.1 HP per liter and a 1,750 rpm working window between peak torque (8,000 rpm) and peak power (9,750 rpm), the engine character is placing it firmly in high-revving supersport territory where top-end breathing dominates.
On the scales, the DB8 Oronero measures 159 kg (351 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.06 HP/kg (0.94 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 1,390 mm (54.7 in) wheelbase engineered for quick, flickable steering geometry. 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 5 indexed model years from 2015 to 2019, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
141.1 HP/L
Power-to-Weight
1.06 HP/kg (0.94 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,000–9,750 rpm
Standover Height
800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine
Displacement1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches)
Engine TypeV2, four-stroke
Engine DetailsDucati 90°L twin cylider
Power169.0 HP (123.4 kW)) @ 9750 RPM
Torque128.0 Nm (13.1 kgf-m or 94.4 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM
Compression12.7:1
Bore x Stroke106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Walbro By Bimota
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchDry clutch multi disc
Performance
Top Speed280.0 km/h (174.0 mph)
Chassis
Frame TypeCarbon fiber front trellis and swingarm with aluminum plates.
Rake25.0°
Trail100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionOhlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks
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Suspension
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Transmission
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