Sportbikes
2012Bimota DB5R
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The 2012 Bimota DB5R is a hand-built Italian sports bike with a Ducati V-twin in a lightweight Bimota frame. Its air-cooled 1078cc V-twin makes 95 hp and 103 Nm through a six-speed gearbox and chain. An 810 mm seat, 170 kg wet weight and 16-litre tank make it light and fast.
- Capacity
- 1078.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 169.0 kg
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Power
- 95.0 HP (69.9 kW)
What’s new for the 2012 Bimota DB5R
vs the 2011| Spec | 2011 | 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Power | 95.0 HP (69.9 kW) @ 7000 RPM | 95.0 HP (69.9 kW) |
| Front suspension | 43mm UD Ohlins TIN Coated Fork, fully adjustable (Pre-load, Compression, Rebound) | Ohlins UD Fork TiN. Fully adjustable, 43 m |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins Monoshock, fully adjustable (Pre-load - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound) | Ohlins Mono Shock, fully adjustable |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-pistons, 2-pads with Brembo caliper | Single disc. Brembo, 2-pistons, 2-pads with Brembo caliper |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as a boutique, low-weight Italian special using a Ducati L-twin engine, it's designed primarily for spirited backroad and track-day riding rather than everyday transport.
- Built for
- It rewards the rider with sharp, precise handling and strong low-to-mid range torque from the L-twin, delivering an engaging, visceral connection to the road rather than outright top-end speed.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the bike for someone seeking plush comfort, pillion-friendly touring capability, or any kind of off-road versatility.
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
- 95.0 HP (69.9 kW)
- Torque
- 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m) @ 5500 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5621 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 98.0 x 71.5 mm
- Compression
- 10.1:1
- Cooling system
- Air
- Fuel system
- Injection
- Starting
- Electric
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Wet sump
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Dry multi-disc
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1425 mm
- Overall length
- 2180 mm
- Overall width
- 750 mm
- Seat height
- 810 mm
- Dry weight
- 169.0 kg
- Wet weight
- 170.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 130 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- CrMo steel trellis
- Front suspension
- Ohlins UD Fork TiN. Fully adjustable, 43 m
- Rear suspension
- Ohlins Mono Shock, fully adjustable
- 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. Brembo, 2-pistons, 2-pads with Brembo caliper
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 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 | 2007 | 2009 | 2012 | 2014 | 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1078 cc | 1078 cc | 1078 cc | 1078 cc | 1078 cc |
| Dry weight | 169 kg | 169 kg | 169 kg | 169 kg | 169 kg |
| Seat height | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm | 810 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L | 16 L |
Illustrative - generated automatically by diffing the year records already on file, not a manufacturer-published changelog.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Bimota DB5R?
The 2012 Bimota DB5R has a Capacity of 1078.0 ccm (65.78 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Bimota DB5R have?
The 2012 Bimota DB5R has a Power of 95.0 HP (69.9 kW).
How many gears does the Bimota DB5R have?
The 2012 Bimota DB5R has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Bimota DB5R?
The 2012 Bimota DB5R has a Torque of 103.0 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500 RPM.
How much does the Bimota DB5R weigh?
The 2012 Bimota DB5R has a Dry weight of 169.0 kg (372.6 pounds).
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