Sportbikes

2018Bimota DB9 Brivido

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The 2018 Bimota DB9 Brivido is a hand-built Italian naked sports bike using a Ducati V-twin. Its liquid-cooled 1,198cc engine makes 162 hp at 9,500 rpm and 131.4 Nm through a six-speed gearbox. At just 177 kg dry with an 18-litre tank, it is a rare, exotic performance machine.

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

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering96%

City riding55%

Daily riding45%

Touring30%

Two-up25%

Track90%

Best for: It's built primarily for spirited canyon carving and track-day cornering thrills rather than commuting or long-distance touring.
Built for: It has the character of a raw, boutique Italian sportbike: a snarling Ducati desmodromic V-twin wrapped in a hand-built, exclusive chassis meant to reward skilled input.
Not ideal for: It's not a good fit for beginners, tall touring riders, or anyone wanting all-day comfort, pillion practicality, or off-road capability.

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 2018 Bimota DB9 Brivido, 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: 1198.0 ccm
Power: 162.0 HP (118.2 kW) @ 9500 RPM
Torque: 131.4 Nm (13.4 kgf-m) @ 7700 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-disc

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: Ohlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks
Rear suspension: Ohlins preload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock
Rake (fork angle): 25.0°

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump.
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: White/red/green/grey
Comments: Italian brand.

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	2014	2016	2017	2018	2019
Capacity	1198 cc	1198 cc	1198 cc	1198 cc	1198 cc	1198 cc
Dry weight	177 kg	177 kg	177 kg	177 kg	177 kg	177 kg
Seat height	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm	800 mm
Fuel capacity	18 L	18 L	18 L	18 L	18 L	18 L