Positioned in Bimota's sport motorcycle lineup, the 2016 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 127 Nm (93.7 lb-ft) at 8,500 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 1,250 rpm working window between peak torque (8,500 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 SP measures 164 kg (362 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 1.04 HP/kg (0.96 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 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-to-Weight
1.04 HP/kg (0.96 kg/HP)
Power Band Window
8,500–9,750 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 engine
Power170.0 HP (124.1 kW)) @ 9750 RPM
Torque127.0 Nm (12.9 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 8500 RPM
Compression12.7:1
Bore x Stroke106.0 x 67.9 mm (4.2 x 2.7 inches)
Valves/Cylinder4
Fuel SystemInjection. Electronic fuel injection Bimota by Athena
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 TypeGrid frame 39NiCrMo4 with milled aluminium parts 6082
Rake25.0°
Trail100 mm (3.9 inches)
Front SuspensionMarzocchi Upside-Down 43 mm DLC, fully adj.
Rear SuspensionBimota exclusive Extreme Tech adjust.traction and compression unit, pre-loaded spring
Wheelbase1430 mm (56.3 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre120/70-17
Rear Tyre190/55-17
Front BrakesDouble disc. Monoblock, Brembo.
Front Brake Ø320 mm (12.6 inches)
Rear BrakesSingle disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers.
Rear Brake Ø220 mm (8.7 inches)
Wheels5-spoke, black
Dimensions & Weight
Dry Weight164.0 kg (361.6 pounds)
Power/Weight1.0366 HP/kg
Seat Height800 mm (31.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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