Naked Motorcycles
2012Bimota DB6 Delirio RE
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2012 Bimota DB6 Delirio RE is a hand-built Italian naked for the rider who values exclusivity and chassis feel over outright numbers. Its air/oil-cooled 1079 cc V-twin delivers 98 hp with big-bore character, wrapped in a chrome-molybdenum steel frame with fully adjustable Marzocchi and Extreme Tech suspension. Best known as a boutique, track-sharp streetfighter with a featherweight 168 kg dry weight.
- Capacity
- 1079.0 ccm
- Engine
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Dry weight
- 168.0 kg
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
How it rides
Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested- Best for
- It's built for spirited backroad carving and trackday-style cornering thrills rather than commuting or hauling luggage.
- Built for
- The Delirio RE is a low-volume Bimota special with a hand-built chassis wrapped around a torquey Ducati desmodromic V-twin, prized for its exclusivity and razor-sharp handling.
- Not ideal for
- It's not the right choice for riders wanting a comfortable long-distance tourer, a practical daily commuter, or anyone seeking easy, 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
- 1079.0 ccm
- Power
- 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM
- Engine type
- V-Twin, four-stroke
- Power/weight ratio
- 0.5833 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
- Valves per cylinder
- 2
- Lubrication system
- Wet Sump
- Torque
- Not on record - add it
Transmission
- Gearbox
- 6-speed
- Transmission type
- Manual
- Final drive
- Chain
- Clutch
- Dry multi-disc
Dimensions & weight
- Wheelbase
- 1430 mm
- Overall length
- 2045 mm
- Overall width
- 830 mm
- Overall height
- 1100 mm
- Seat height
- 820 mm
- Dry weight
- 168.0 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 16.00 litres
- Ground clearance
- 175 mm
- Reserve fuel capacity
- 5.00 litres
Chassis & suspension
- Frame
- Chrome-molibdenum steel
- Front suspension
- 50 mm Marzocchi UD fork TiN fully adjustable
- Rear suspension
- Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable, compression low/high speed
- Front wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rear wheel travel
- 120 mm
- Rake (fork angle)
- 24.0°
- Trail
- 100 mm
Brakes & wheels
- Front brakes
- Double disc. Bremo, 4-piston claiper
- Front brakes diameter
- 320 mm
- Rear brakes
- Single disc. Bremo, floating brake disc
- Rear brakes diameter
- 220 mm
- Front tyre
- 120/70-ZR17
- Rear tyre
- 180/70-ZR17
Other
- Color options
- Red/white
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 | 1079 cc | 1078 cc | 1078 cc |
| Dry weight | 168 kg | 168 kg | 168 kg |
| Seat height | 820 mm | 800 mm | 800 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 DB6 Delirio RE?
The 2012 Bimota DB6 Delirio RE has a Capacity of 1079.0 ccm (65.84 cubic inches).
What engine power does the Bimota DB6 Delirio RE have?
The 2012 Bimota DB6 Delirio RE has a Power of 98.0 HP (72.1 kW) @ 7500 RPM.
How many gears does the Bimota DB6 Delirio RE have?
The 2012 Bimota DB6 Delirio RE has a Gearbox of 6-speed.
How much does the Bimota DB6 Delirio RE weigh?
The 2012 Bimota DB6 Delirio RE has a Dry weight of 168.0 kg (370.4 pounds).
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