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2017Bimota DB11

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The 2017 Bimota DB11 is a rare, hand-built Italian superbike with Ducati V-twin power. Its liquid-cooled 1,198cc engine produces 162 hp at 9,500 rpm and 131.4 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. A 175 kg dry weight and 18-litre tank make it fast and exclusive.

Capacity
1198.0 ccm
Engine
V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox
6-speed
Dry weight
175.0 kg
Seat height
800 mm
Power
162.0 HP (118.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested
Speed 90Agility 92Comfort 45Off-road 15Touring 30Road manners 90
Off-road & trail15%
Cornering95%
City riding45%
Daily riding40%
Touring30%
Two-up15%
Track92%
Best for
Built as a boutique supermoto-styled hypersport, its purpose is aggressive backroad blitzing and trackday carving rather than practical transportation.
Built for
The DB11 is a razor-sharp, boutique Italian exotic that pairs Ducati Testastretta punch with hand-built Bimota engineering for maximum feedback and minimal compromise.
Not ideal for
This is not the bike for new riders, commuters seeking comfort, or anyone wanting a relaxed, forgiving touring companion.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

Will it fit you?

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At 800mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2017 Bimota DB11, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine
Capacity
1198.0 ccm
Power
162.0 HP (118.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
Torque
131.4 Nm (13.4 kgf-m) @ 7700 RPM
Engine type
V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio
0.9257 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke
106.0 x 67.9 mm
Compression
11.5:1
Cooling system
Liquid
Fuel system
Injection
Starting
Electric
Valves per cylinder
4
Lubrication system
Wet sump
Transmission
Gearbox
6-speed
Transmission type
Manual
Final drive
Chain
Clutch
Wet, multi-plate
Performance
Top speed
260.0 km/h (161.6 mph)
Dimensions & weight
Wheelbase
1430 mm
Overall width
730 mm
Overall height
1105 mm
Seat height
800 mm
Dry weight
175.0 kg
Fuel capacity
18.00 litres
Oil capacity
3.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
Frame
NiCrMo4 Steel trellis with billet aluminium
Front suspension
Marzocchi Ø43mm Upside down fork, DLC Treatment with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping
Rear suspension
Extreme Tech for Bimota monoshock adjustable in Preload, high and low speed rebound and compression damping
Rake (fork angle)
25.0°
Brakes & wheels
Front brakes
Double disc. Brembo radial, 4 pistons calipers
Front brakes diameter
320 mm
Rear brakes
Single disc. Brembo 2-pistons
Rear brakes diameter
220 mm
Front tyre
120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre
190/55-ZR17
Other
Color options
White/grey/red
Comments
Italian brand.

Compiled from manufacturer documentation and user contributions, corrected on an ongoing basis. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

What changed, year to year

Differences highlighted
Specification 201320152016201720182019
Capacity 1198 cc 1198 cc 1198 cc 1198 cc 1198 cc 1198 cc
Dry weight 175 kg 175 kg 175 kg 175 kg 175 kg 175 kg
Seat height 800 mm 800 mm 800 mm 800 mm 800 mm 800 mm
Fuel capacity 18 L 18 L 18 L 18 L 18 L 18 L

Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.

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Common questions

What is the engine size of the Bimota DB11?

The 2017 Bimota DB11 has a Capacity of 1198.0 ccm (73.11 cubic inches).

What engine power does the Bimota DB11 have?

The 2017 Bimota DB11 has a Power of 162.0 HP (118.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM.

How many gears does the Bimota DB11 have?

The 2017 Bimota DB11 has a Gearbox of 6-speed.

What is the torque of the Bimota DB11?

The 2017 Bimota DB11 has a Torque of 131.4 Nm (13.4 kgf-m or 96.9 ft.lbs) @ 7700 RPM.

How much does the Bimota DB11 weigh?

The 2017 Bimota DB11 has a Dry weight of 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds).

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