What category is the 2010 Bimota DB5 R?

General information
Category	Sport
Model	Bimota DB5 R
Year	2010
Engine and Transmission Specifications
Clutch	Dry multi-disc
Gearbox	6-speed
Cooling system	Air
Lubrication system	Wet sump
Fuel control	Desmodromic valve control
Fuel system	Injection. Electronic injection-45mm throttle body
Valves per cylinder	2
Bore x stroke	98.0 x 71.5 mm (3.9 x 2.8 inches)
Compression	10.1:1
Torque	102.97 Nm (10.5 kgf-m or 76.0 ft.lbs) @ 5500
Power	95.00
Engine type	V2, four-stroke
Capacity:	1078.00 ccm (65.78 cubic inches)

Brakes, suspension, Frame and wheels
Rear brakes diameter	220 mm (8.7 inches)
Rear brakes	Single disc. Brembo, 2-pistons, 2-pads with Brembo caliper
Front brakes diameter	320 mm (12.6 inches)
Front brakes	Single disc. Brembo, 4-pistons, 4-pads with radial Brembo calipers
Rear tyre dimensions	180/55-17
Front tyre dimensions	120/70-17
Rear suspension travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Rear suspension	Ohlins Mono Shock, fully adjustable
Front suspension travel	120 mm (4.7 inches)
Front suspension	Ohlins UD Fork TiN. Fully adjustable, 43 m
Trail	100 mm (3.9 inches)
Rake (fork angle)	24.0°
Frame type	CrMo steel trellis
Physical measures and capacities
Wheelbase	1,425 mm (56.1 inches)
Ground clearance	130 mm (5.1 inches)
Overall length	2,180 mm (85.8 inches)
Seat height	810 mm (31.9 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
Power/weight ratio	0.5621 HP/kg
Dry weight	169.0 kg (372.6 pounds)

Other specs
Maintenance	Find parts, fluids, filters, maintenance tools and service items on eBay
Color options	Red/white/green

Performance Profile & Rider Fit

98 hp

Peak Power

3.4s

0-60 mph

Best For

Track88%

City35%

Cornering92%

Daily Riding30%

Touring28%

Passenger15%

Rider Profile

Best For	This is a bike best suited to experienced riders who are comfortable with a light, quick-steering chassis and a raw, low-compromise Italian sportbike character.
Purpose	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.
Rider Fit	The aggressive clip-on riding position, tall 810mm seat height, and minimal wind protection demand a fit, flexible rider willing to lean forward and load the wrists and legs.
Character	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.

Character map is an editorial estimate based on this bike's specifications, not a lab-tested measurement.

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At 810mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2010 Bimota DB5 R, with a cramped knee angle of around 70 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Data quality: measured. Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated (a typical street-bike rule of thumb - stiffer or softer suspension will vary). This is an approximation from category-typical geometry and generic body proportions, not a measurement of this specific bike or you - sit on it before you buy.

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