Bimota DB5E Desiderio (2012-13)

The Bimota DB5E Desiderio is a motorcycle that was produced between 2012 and 2013. It has a four-stroke, L twin cylinder engine with desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder and a capacity of 1078 cc. The bike has a compression ratio of 10.5:1 and is both air and oil-cooled, with electronic fuel injection. The maximum power is 73.1 kW/98 hp at 8500 rpm and the torque is 103 Nm/10.5 kgf-m/76 lb-ft at 5500 rpm. The transmission of the bike is a six-speed, with a final drive chain. The frame of the DB5E Desiderio is made from tubular chrome-molibdenum steel and the front suspension is an upside-down fully adjustable fork, while the rear suspension is a monoshock. The brakes of the bike are 2x 298 mm/11.7 in. discs with a four-piston caliper and a single 220 mm/8.7 in. disc with a two-piston caliper at the front and rear, respectively. The front tyre size is 120/70-17, while the rear is 180/55-17. The seat height is 810 mm/31.9 in., and the wheelbase is 1425 mm/56.1 in. The bike weighs 169 kg/372.6 lbs. with a fuel capacity of 16 litres/4.2 US gal.


Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota DB5E Desiderio

Year: 2012 – 13


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder
Capacity: 1078 cc / 65.8 in.
Bore x Stroke: 98 x 71.5 mm
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Cooling System: Air / oil cooled
Exhaust system: 2 in 1 in 2
Induction: Electronic Bimota fuel injection
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 73.1 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm
Max Torque: 103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 [email protected] 5500rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Frame: Tubular chrome-molibdenum steel
Front Suspension: Upside down fully adjustable forks
Rear Suspension: Monoshock

Front Brakes: 2x 298mm / 11.7 in. discs 4 piston calipers, Brembo
Rear Brakes: Single 220mm / 8.7 in. disc 2 piston caliper, Brembo
Front Tyre: 120/70-17
Rear Tyre: 180/55-17
Seat Height: 810 mm / 31.9 in.
Wheelbase: 1425 mm / 56.1 in.
Weight: 169 kg / 372.6 lbs.
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.

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