presentation of the DB7 1098 2008
after a period of marginal sports bikes with a strong identity and measured power (the recentes DB5, DB6 and Tesi 3D are equipped with Ducati's air-cooled 2-valve twin desmo), Bimota returns to the big guns with this new DB7. It's a concentration of Italian know-how, a cocktail of high-pedigree chassis and a severely vitaminized engine.
this 7th Ducati-powered Bimota boasts the formidable 1098 cm3 of Bologna's latest sportbike. A short trip to the Rimini workshops should enable it to spit out a few more horses than the 160 that come with it.
The DB7's other guest of honour is carbon. And it's everywhere: the fairing, mudguard, self-supporting rear shell, clutch housing and gearbox output sprocket cover are all made from this noble material.
claimed to weigh just 170 kg dry, the DB7 is 5 kg lighter than Bimota's previous hyperpsort twin, the SB8K. Designed to go head-to-head with the world's best sportbikes, it's sure to provide plenty of grist for the mill of enthusiasts of fine machines. Its price, as usual, is sure to make your banker break out in a cold sweat.
Key facts Bimota DB7 1098 (2008) : What you need to know before you buy
Highlights
- 1st choice chassis
- Materials
- Engine
Weak points
- Bimota Tariff
- Release of the 1098 R
Prices
| Basic version | |
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25,000€
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Performance
- Max speed : 280 km/h (174 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 16 liters/100km (0.15 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 100 km (62 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications Bimota DB7 1098 2008
- Chassis
- Frame : tubular steel trellis connected to aluminum plates
- Fuel capacity : 16 liters (4.23 US gallons)
- Seat height : 800 mm (31.50 in)
- Length : 2,100 mm (82.68 in)
- Width : 700 mm (27.56 in)
- Min height : 1,115 mm (43.90 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,435 mm (56.50 in)
- Dry weight : 170 kg (375 lb)
- Front axle
- Reverse telehydraulic fork Ø nc, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 2 discs Ø 320 mm (12.6 in), radial mounting, 4-piston caliper
- Front tire : 120 / 70 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.3 bar
- Transmission
- 6 stage gearbox
- Secondary by chain
- Rear axle
- Mono-damper, Wheel travel : 120 mm (4.72 in)
- Braking 1 disc, 2-piston caliper
- Rear tire : 190 / 55 - 17 → Order this type of tire
- Pressure : 2.3 bar
- Motor
- two-cylinder 90° L-shape , 4 strokes
- injection
- Cooling system : liquid
- double ACT desmodromic
- 4 valves per cylinder
- 1,099 cc
- 160 ch (157.80 hp) to 9,750 rpm
- 12.50 mkg to 8,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 1.08 kg/ch
- Weight / torque ratio : 13.6 kg/mkg
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the DB7 1098 2008
- What is the power of the DB7 1098 2008?
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The DB7 1098 2008 develops a power of 160 ch (157.80 hp)
- What is the torque of the DB7 1098 2008?
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The maximum torque of the DB7 1098 2008 is 12.50 mkg to 8,000 rpm.
- What is the maximum speed of the DB7 1098 2008?
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The DB7 1098 2008 is capable of reaching a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the DB7 1098 2008?
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The DB7 1098 2008 has a a dry weight of 170 kg (375 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the DB7 1098 2008?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 16 l/100km (0.15 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- QWhat is the seat height of the DB7 1098 2008?
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To ensure good accessibility, the DB7 1098 2008 offers a minimum seat height of 800 mm (31.50 in).
- What is the price of the DB7 1098 2008?
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The price of the DB7 1098 2008 is 25,000€ in France
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