Sportbikes
2013Bimota DB8 SP
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The 2013 Bimota DB8 SP is a lightweight Italian sport bike powered by a 1198cc Ducati V-twin engine producing 170 horsepower, designed for experienced riders seeking precision handling and raw performance. Known for its exotic carbon fiber chassis and hand-crafted engineering, it excels on track and demands commitment from skilled enthusiasts. Its 280 km/h top speed and responsive desmodromic valve control exemplify Bimota's obsession with mechanical perfection.
- Capacity
- 1198.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 175.0 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Power
- 170.0 HP (125.0 kW) @ 9750 RPM
What’s new for the 2013 Bimota DB8 SP
vs the 2012| Spec | 2012 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|
| Torque | 123.0 Nm (12.5 kgf-m or 90.7 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM | 127.0 Nm (13.0 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM |
| Top speed | — | 280.0 km/h (174.0 mph) |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi USD forks | 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks |
| Rear suspension | Extreme Tech monoshock | Preload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock |
| Front brakes | Double disc. Floating discs, 4-Pistons | Double disc. Monoblock |
| Rear brakes | Single disc. 2-pistons | Single disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers |
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built as an exotic, low-volume Italian exercise in extracting maximum speed and cornering precision from a Ducati-derived superbike engine wrapped in a bespoke chassis.
- Built for
- A razor-sharp, uncompromising boutique superbike that rewards precise inputs with telepathic handling and ferocious acceleration.
- Not ideal for
- This is not the bike for new riders, commuters, or anyone seeking comfort, practicality, or passenger-friendly touring 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
- 1198.0 ccm
- Power
- 170.0 HP (125.0 kW) @ 9750 RPM
- Torque
- 127.0 Nm (13.0 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.9714 HP/kg (dry)
- Bore x stroke
- 106.0 x 67.9 mm
- Compression
- 12.7:1
- 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
Performance
- Top speed
- 280.0 km/h (174.0 mph)
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1430 mm
- Overall length
- 2040 mm
- Overall width
- 730 mm
- Overall height
- 1115 mm
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Dry weight
- 175.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 135 mm
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- 39NiCrMo4 tubing and machined aluminium alloy plates
- Front suspension
- 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks
- Rear suspension
- Preload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock
- Rake (fork angle)
- 25.0°
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Monoblock
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-17
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 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1198 cc | 1198 cc | 1198 cc | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Dry weight | 175 kg | 175 kg | 175 kg | 164 kg | 164 kg |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 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.
Rider Reviews
Common questions
What is the engine size of the Bimota DB8 SP?
The 2013 Bimota DB8 SP has a Capacity of 1198.0 ccm (73.11 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Bimota DB8 SP have?
The 2013 Bimota DB8 SP has a Power of 170.0 HP (125.0 kW) @ 9750 RPM.
How many gears does the Bimota DB8 SP have?
The 2013 Bimota DB8 SP has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Bimota DB8 SP?
The 2013 Bimota DB8 SP has a Torque of 127.0 Nm (13.0 kgf-m or 93.7 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM.
How much does the Bimota DB8 SP weigh?
The 2013 Bimota DB8 SP has a Dry weight of 175.0 kg (385.8 pounds).
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