Bimota DB8 v DB7: compare and contrast
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Bimota DB8
More powerful, a little torquier, a little heavier, and a slightly lower spec explains the new 1198-powered DB8’s cheaper price.
At £20,300 it’s their ‘entry level’ superbike says Bimota, and the 1098-powered DB7 remains in the range, at £23,000.
“Many people are waiting for this model” says Bimota’s Anna Carla Cunego of the DB8 – so would you swap the carbon and titanium of the DB7 for the dual-seat and 1198 motor on the DB8?
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Engine comparison |
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DB8 (£20,000) |
DB7 (£23,000) |
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Type |
Ducati 1198 Testastretta Evoluzione |
Ducati 1098 Testastretta Evoluzione |
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Displacement |
1198.4 cc |
1099 cc |
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Compression ratio |
12.7±0,5:1 |
12.5 ± 0.5:1 |
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Valves per cylinder |
4 |
4 |
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Bore x Stroke |
106.0 mm x 67,9 mm |
104.0 mm x 64.7 mm |
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Rev ceiling |
10,700 rpm |
10,700 rpm |
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Max power |
168bhp @ 9750rpm |
160bhp at 9750 rpm |
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Max torque |
97 ft-lb @ 8000rpm |
90.7 ft-lb at 8000 rpm |
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Inlet Valves |
43.5mm |
42mm |
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Exhaust Valves |
35.5mm |
34mm |
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Fuel Pump |
3.5 bar, electric |
3.5 bar, electric |
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Equivalent Throttle Body Section |
63.9mm |
60mm |
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Exhaust System |
2-into-1 stainless steel |
2-into-1 titanium |
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Injection System |
Walbro |
Magneti Marelli |
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Lubricating System |
wet sump |
wet sump |
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Transmission |
Dry clutch multi-disc |
Dry clutch multi-disc |
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Chassis comparison |
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DB8 (£20,000) |
DB7 (£23,000) |
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Wheelbase |
1435 mm |
1435 mm |
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Steering angle |
25° |
25 ° |
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Seat height |
800mm |
800 mm |
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Rider footpeg height |
400mm |
400mm |
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Bar height |
860mm |
860mm |
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Overall length |
2180mm |
2100mm |
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Overall width |
700mm |
700mm |
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Overall height |
1115mm |
1115mm |
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Ground clearance |
135mm |
135mm |
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Front suspension |
Marzocchi UD fork DLC fully adjustable |
Marzocchi Corse RAC 43mm fork with DLC fully adjustable |
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Rear suspension |
Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable |
Extreme Tech 2T4V shock, fully adjustable (high and low speed damping) |
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Front brake |
Double 320mm Brembo floating disc, 4-pistons, radial Brembo callipers, radial pumps |
Double 320mm Brembo floating disc, 4-pistons, radial Brembo callipers, radial pumps |
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Rear brake |
220 mm floating disc, 2-pistons, 2-pads with Brembo calliper |
220 mm floating disc, 2-pistons, 2-pads with Brembo calliper |
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Front wheel/tyre |
3.5×17.0 forged aluminium alloy / 120/70 ZR 17 Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer |
3.5×17.0 forged aluminium alloy / 120/70 ZR 17, Continental Race Attack |
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Rear wheel/tyre |
6.0×17.0 forged aluminium alloy / 190/55 ZR 17 Dunlop Sportmax GP Racer |
6.0×17.0 forged aluminium alloy / 190/55 ZR 17, Continental Race Attack |
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Bodywork |
Plastic |
Carbon |
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Subframe |
Aluminium |
Carbon |
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Fuel tank |
16 litres (4 litres reserve) |
16 litres (4 litres reserve) |
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Total weight |
178kg |
170kg |
