Engineered by Bimota for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2012 Bimota DB8 SP relies on a 1198 cc (73.1 cu in) liquid-cooled v2, four-stroke powerplant. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 170 HP (124.1 kW) at 9,750 rpm while maximum torque reaches 123 Nm (90.7 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 141.9 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.
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.
Within MotoLibrary's Bimota archive, this model family spans 4 indexed model years from 2012 to 2017, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.
Specific Output
141.9 HP/L
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 engine
Power170.0 HP (124.1 kW)) @ 9750 RPM
Torque123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 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 electronic injection
Fuel ControlDesmodromic valve control
LubricationWet sump
CoolingLiquid
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed
Final DriveChain (final drive)
ClutchDry, multi-disc
Performance
ExhaustTitanium exhaust was created by Zard
Chassis
Frame TypeNiCrMo4/aluminium
Rake25.0°
Trail100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionMarzocchi USD forks
Rear SuspensionExtreme Tech monoshock
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Ground Clearance135 mm (5.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-ZR17
Rear Tyre190/55-ZR17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Floating discs, 4-Pistons
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2-pistons
Rear Brake Ø230 mm (9.1 inches)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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Seat Height
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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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