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after a period of marginal sports bikes with a strong identity and moderate power ratingses (the recent DB5, DB6 and Tesi 3D are equipped with Ducati's air-cooled 2-valve twin desmo), Bimota is back with 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.

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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.

But the most important thing about a Bimota is its chassis, which the small manufacturer strives to design with refinement, innovative technical solutions and haute couture parts. Check out this trellis frame made of chromium-molybdenum steel tubing connected to openwork aluminum plates carved from solid. The swingarm alone is a feast of engineering. The wheel is attached to plates (also cut from aluminum) screwed to a tubular structure. The ExtremeTech shock absorber is anchored to the swingarm reinforcement, not to the frame. What's more, the swingarm axle and footpegs (little aluminum jewels) are attached to the engine housings. The big Marzocchi inverted fork, probably 50 mm in diameter, is equipped, like all modern machines, with an all-radial braking system. Take a look at the superb fork crown and side stand. And what about its beautiful forged aluminum wheels with ultra-thin spokes.
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.

Published on 10/12/20
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Key facts Bimota DB7 1098 (2009) : What you need to know before you buy

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Prices

	Basic version
France	25,000€

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Performance

Max speed : 280 km/h (174 mph)
Average fuel consumption : 16 liters/100km (0.15 mpg)
Estimated range : 100 km (62 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

Specifications Bimota DB7 1098 2009

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; 164 ch (161.70 hp) to 9,750 rpm; 12.50 mkg to 8,000 rpm; Power-to-weight ratio : 1.05 kg/ch; Weight / torque ratio : 13.6 kg/mkg

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Competitors

Aprilia RSV4 1000 FACTORY 2009

Ducati 1198 S 2009

Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 MotoGP Replica 2009

MV-Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 2009

KTM 1190 RC8 R McWilliams limited Edition 2009

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Acceleration

Bimota DB7 1098 2009 Undisclosed

Aprilia RSV4 1000 FACTORY 2009 Undisclosed

Ducati 1198 S 2009 Undisclosed

Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 MotoGP Replica 2009 : 3.2 s

MV-Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 2009 Undisclosed

KTM 1190 RC8 R McWilliams limited Edition 2009 Undisclosed

Fuel consumption

Bimota DB7 1098 2009 : 16 liters/100km (0.15 mpg)

Aprilia RSV4 1000 FACTORY 2009 Undisclosed

Ducati 1198 S 2009 Undisclosed

Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 MotoGP Replica 2009 Undisclosed

MV-Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 2009 : 7.80 liters/100km (0.30 mpg)

KTM 1190 RC8 R McWilliams limited Edition 2009 Undisclosed

Range

Bimota DB7 1098 2009 : 100 km (62 miles)

Aprilia RSV4 1000 FACTORY 2009 Undisclosed

Ducati 1198 S 2009 Undisclosed

Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 MotoGP Replica 2009 Undisclosed

MV-Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 2009 : 269 km (167 miles)

KTM 1190 RC8 R McWilliams limited Edition 2009 Undisclosed

Torque

Bimota DB7 1098 2009 : 12.5 mkg

Aprilia RSV4 1000 FACTORY 2009 : 11.5 mkg

Ducati 1198 S 2009 : 13.4 mkg

Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 MotoGP Replica 2009 : 11 mkg

MV-Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 2009 : 12.4 mkg

KTM 1190 RC8 R McWilliams limited Edition 2009 : 12.3 mkg

Power

Bimota DB7 1098 2009 : 164 ch (161.70 hp)

Aprilia RSV4 1000 FACTORY 2009 : 180 ch (177.50 hp)

Ducati 1198 S 2009 : 170 ch (167.70 hp)

Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 MotoGP Replica 2009 : 182 ch (179.50 hp)

MV-Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 2009 : 190 ch (187.40 hp)

KTM 1190 RC8 R McWilliams limited Edition 2009 : 180 ch (177.50 hp)

Power-to-Weight ratio

Bimota DB7 1098 2009 : 1.05 kg/ch

Aprilia RSV4 1000 FACTORY 2009 : 1.01 kg/ch

Ducati 1198 S 2009 : 1.02 kg/ch

Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 MotoGP Replica 2009 : 1.06 kg/ch *

MV-Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 2009 : 1.02 kg/ch

KTM 1190 RC8 R McWilliams limited Edition 2009 : 1.03 kg/ch

Torque-to-Weight ratio

Bimota DB7 1098 2009 : 13.6 kg/mkg

Aprilia RSV4 1000 FACTORY 2009 : 15.57 kg/mkg

Ducati 1198 S 2009 : 12.76 kg/mkg

Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 MotoGP Replica 2009 : 17.31 kg/mkg *

MV-Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 2009 : 15.48 kg/mkg

KTM 1190 RC8 R McWilliams limited Edition 2009 : 14.8 kg/mkg

Speed

Bimota DB7 1098 2009 : 280 km/h (174 mph)

Aprilia RSV4 1000 FACTORY 2009 : 304 km/h (188.90 mph)

Ducati 1198 S 2009 : approximately 300 km/h (186.40 mph)

Yamaha YZF-R1 1000 MotoGP Replica 2009 : approximately 300 km/h (186.40 mph)

MV-Agusta F4 1078 RR 312 2009 : 312 km/h (193.90 mph)

KTM 1190 RC8 R McWilliams limited Edition 2009 : 280 km/h (174 mph)

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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the DB7 1098 2009

What is the power of the DB7 1098?: The DB7 1098 2009 develops a power of 164 ch (161.70 hp)
What is the torque of the DB7 1098?: The maximum torque of the DB7 1098 2009 is 12.50 mkg to 8,000 rpm.
What is the maximum speed of the DB7 1098?: The DB7 1098 2009 is capable of reaching a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph) on the track.
What is the weight of the DB7 1098?: The DB7 1098 2009 has a a dry weight of 170 kg (375 lb).
What is the fuel consumption of the DB7 1098?: 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?: To ensure good accessibility, the DB7 1098 2009 offers a minimum seat height of 800 mm (31.50 in).
What is the price of the DB7 1098?: The price of the DB7 1098 2009 is 25,000€ in France
What size tires should I put on my DB7 1098?: The standard size for a DB7 1098 2009 is 120 / 70 - 17 for the front, and 190 / 55 - 17 for the rear.

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