Sportbikes

2011Bimota DB7 Oronero

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The 2011 Bimota DB7 Oronero is a carbon-fibre special edition of Bimota's DB7 superbike. Its liquid-cooled 1,098cc V-twin makes 160 hp at 9,750 rpm and 123 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. An 800 mm seat, 170 kg dry weight and 18-litre tank suit fast road and track use.

Capacity: 1098.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 170.0 kg
Seat height: 800 mm
Power: 160.0 HP (117.7 kW) @ 9750 RPM

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering97%

City riding25%

Daily riding25%

Touring20%

Two-up15%

Track96%

Best for: It's a boutique Italian sportbike engineered primarily for aggressive canyon carving and track-day precision rather than everyday transport.
Built for: The DB7 Oronero pairs a snarling Ducati Testastretta V-twin with an ultra-light, hand-built chassis, delivering visceral, race-bred feedback and razor-edged cornering ability.
Not ideal for: This is not the right bike for beginners, commuters seeking comfort, or anyone wanting a relaxed two-up touring companion.

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

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Units

At 800mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2011 Bimota DB7 Oronero, 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: 1098.0 ccm
Power: 160.0 HP (117.7 kW) @ 9750 RPM
Torque: 123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.9412 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 104.0 x 64.5 mm
Compression: 12.5:1
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: Dry, multi-disc

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1435 mm
Overall length: 2100 mm
Overall width: 700 mm
Overall height: 1115 mm
Seat height: 800 mm
Dry weight: 170.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 18.00 litres
Ground clearance: 135 mm
Oil capacity: 3.00 litres
Reserve fuel capacity: 5.00 litres
Front percentage of weight: 51

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Carbon oval tube hybrid trellis frame with ergal plates
Front suspension: Marzocchi Corse RAC 43mm fork with DLC Fully adjustable for compression, rebound and pre-load
Rear suspension: Extreme Tech 2T4V shock Fully adjustable for compression, rebound, pre-load plus low and high speed damping adjustment
Front wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°
Trail: 100 mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Floating discs Brembo, Radial caliper Brembo 4-Pistons, 4-Pads
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Bimoto 2-pistons, 2-pads Brembo callipers
Rear brakes diameter: 230 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17

Other

Color options: Black

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	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013	2014
Capacity	1098 cc	1098 cc	1098 cc	1098 cc	1098 cc	1098 cc
Dry weight	164 kg	170 kg	170 kg	174 kg	172 kg	172 kg
Seat height	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Fuel capacity	16 L	18 L	18 L	18 L	18 L	18 L