Sportbikes
2016Bimota DB9 Brivido S
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The 2016 Bimota DB9 Brivido S is a hand-built Italian sports naked bike with a Ducati engine. Its liquid-cooled 1,198cc V-twin makes 162 hp at 9,500 rpm and 131 Nm through a six-speed gearbox, for a top speed of about 260 km/h. At 177 kg dry with an 18-litre tank, it is fast and exclusive.
- Capacity
- 1198.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 177.0 kg
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Power
- 162.0 HP (118.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- Built for spirited canyon carving, trackday thrills, and showcasing exotic Italian craftsmanship rather than practical commuting.
- Built for
- A rare, hand-built exotic that rewards confident, committed riders with razor-sharp handling and a visceral V-twin character.
- Not ideal for
- Not suited to new riders, long-distance tourers, or anyone seeking plush comfort and low-maintenance ownership.
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
- 162.0 HP (118.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
- Torque
- 131.0 Nm (13.4 kgf-m) @ 8000 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.9153 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
- 1435 mm
- Overall length
- 2040 mm
- Overall width
- 730 mm
- Overall height
- 1105 mm
- Seat height
- 800 mm
- Dry weight
- 177.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 18.00 litres
- Oil capacity
- 3.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- NiCrMo4 steel and aluminium 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°
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Brembo radial, radial 4 pistons calipers
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Bremo 2-pistons
- Rear brakes diameter
- 230 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-17
- Rear tyre
- 190/55-17
Other
- Color options
- Red/white/black
- Comments
- Italian made bike.
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 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1198 cc | 1198 cc | 1198 cc | 1198 cc | 1198 cc |
| Dry weight | 177 kg | 177 kg | 177 kg | 177 kg | 177 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.
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Common questions
What is the engine size of the Bimota DB9 Brivido S?
The 2016 Bimota DB9 Brivido S has a Capacity of 1198.0 ccm (73.11 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Bimota DB9 Brivido S have?
The 2016 Bimota DB9 Brivido S has a Power of 162.0 HP (118.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM.
How many gears does the Bimota DB9 Brivido S have?
The 2016 Bimota DB9 Brivido S has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
What is the torque of the Bimota DB9 Brivido S?
The 2016 Bimota DB9 Brivido S has a Torque of 131.0 Nm (13.4 kgf-m or 96.6 ft.lbs) @ 8000 RPM.
How much does the Bimota DB9 Brivido S weigh?
The 2016 Bimota DB9 Brivido S has a Dry weight of 177.0 kg (390.2 pounds).
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