DB8

2017 Bimota DB8 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown

Engineered by Bimota for the sport motorcycle segment, the 2017 Bimota DB8 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 9,750 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 2,050 rpm working window between peak torque (7,700 rpm) and peak power (9,750 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 measures 177 kg (390 lbs) dry, translating to a power-to-weight ratio of 0.92 HP/kg (1.09 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 5 indexed model years from 2012 to 2018, allowing buyers to track year-over-year changes in emissions tuning, weight and equipment.