Sportbikes
2012Bimota DB5 E Desiderio
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The 2012 Bimota DB5 E Desiderio is a lightweight sport bike built around Ducati's 1078cc L-twin engine, delivering 98 horsepower and 105 Nm of torque. Designed for riders seeking Italian engineering excellence and nimble handling, it's renowned for its desmodromic valve control and premium construction. This model represents Bimota's philosophy of pairing quality chassis engineering with proven powerplants.
- Capacity
- 1078.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 169.0 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for spirited cornering and back-road or track riding rather than outright top-speed drag racing, thanks to its low dry weight and quick steering geometry.
- Built for
- A hand-built collector's machine that rewards precision riding, with Ducati L-twin torque character and Bimota's obsessive chassis engineering.
- Not ideal for
- This bike is not for riders seeking a relaxed commuter, a long-distance tourer, or any kind of off-road capability.
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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- Capacity
- 1078.0 ccm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- CO2 Emissions
- 3 CO2 g/km
- Torque
- 105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5799 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 98.0 x 71.5 mm
- Compression
- 10.7:1
- Cooling system
- Oil & air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Ignition
- Walbro
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Dry multiplate
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1430 mm
- Overall length
- 2050 mm
- Overall width
- 830 mm
- Overall height
- 1110 mm
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Dry weight
- 169.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- CrMo steel trellis, carbon fibre.
- Front suspension
- Marzocchi
- Rear suspension
- Öhlins Monoshock
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Single disc. Brembo, 4-pistons, 4-pads with radial Brembo calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. 2-pistons, Bimota caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 230 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 180/55-17
Other
- Color options
- Red/white/green
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 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1078 cc | 1078 cc | 1078 cc |
| Dry weight | 169 kg | 169 kg | 169 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 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 DB5 E Desiderio?
The 2012 Bimota DB5 E Desiderio has a Capacity of 1078.0 ccm (65.78 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Bimota DB5 E Desiderio have?
The 2012 Bimota DB5 E Desiderio has a Power of 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the Bimota DB5 E Desiderio have?
The 2012 Bimota DB5 E Desiderio has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Bimota DB5 E Desiderio?
The 2012 Bimota DB5 E Desiderio has a Torque of 105.0 Nm (10.7 kgf-m or 77.4 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Bimota DB5 E Desiderio weigh?
The 2012 Bimota DB5 E Desiderio has a Dry weight of 169.0 kg (372.6 pounds).
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