Bimota DB7 Black Edition (2008)

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The Bimota DB7 Black Edition motorcycle was released in 2008 with a four stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine, and desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder. It has a capacity of 1099 cc/67.1 in and a liquid-cooled cooling system. The compression ratio is 12.5:1, and the induction is controlled gasoline injection and 60mm throttle body. The ignition system uses Magneti Marelli, and the motorcycle starts with an electric start. The maximum power generated by this motorcycle is 118 kW/160 hp at 9750 rpm, while the maximum torque is 123Nm/90.7 lb-ft at 8000 rpm. The DB7 Black Edition has a wet multiple-plate clutch and a six-speed transmission with a chain final drive. The front suspension is a Marzocchi UD fork DLC fully adjustable, and the rear suspension is an Extreme Tech Monoshock TTX fully adjustable low/high speed, both with 120mm wheel travel. The front brakes consist of two 320mm/12.6 in. discs with a 4-piston caliper, while the rear brakes are a single 230mm/ 9.1 in. disc with a 2-piston caliper. The front and rear tires are 120/70 ZR17 and 190/55 ZR17 respectively. The dry weight of the DB7 Black Edition is 172 kg/ 379.2 lbs, and it has a fuel capacity of 16 Liters/4.2 US gal. The motorcycle has an impressive standing 0- 100km/h in 3.6 sec, standing 0-140km/h in 6.2 sec and standing 0-200km/h in 17.6 sec. Additionally, the acceleration from 60-100km/h is 4.5 sec, and the top speed is 260 km/h/161.6 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota DB7 Black Edition

Year: 2008


Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 4 valve per cylinder
Capacity: 1099 cc / 67.1 in.
Bore x Stroke: 104 x 64.7mm
Cooling System: Liquid cooled
Compression Ratio: 12.5:1
Induction: Electrically controlled gasoline injection and 60mm throttle body
Ignition: Magneti Marelli
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 118 kW / 160 hp @ 9750 rpm
Max Torque: 123 Nm / 90.7 lb-ft. @ 8000 rpm
Clutch: Wet multiple plates, hydraulic system
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain
Gear Ratio: 1st 12.5:1 / 2nd 8.333:1 / 3rd 6.25:1 / 4th 5.263:1 / 5th 4.5455:1 / 6th 4:1
Front Suspension: 43mm Marzocchi UD fork DLC fully adjustable, 120mm wheel travel.

Rear Suspension: Extreme Tech Monoshock TTX fully adjustable low/high speed, 120mm wheel travel.
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm / 12.6 in. discs 4 piston caliper
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm / 9.1 in.disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 190/55 ZR17
Seat Height: 800 mm / 31.5 in.
Dry Weight: 172 kg / 379.2 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal.
Standing 0 – 100km: 3.6 sec
Standing 0 – 140km: 6.2 sec
Standing 0 – 200km: 17.6 sec
Acceleration 60-100 km/h: 4.5 sec
Top speed: 260 km/h / 161.6 mph

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