Bimota DB3 Mantra (1995-98)

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The Bimota DB3 Mantra was produced between 1995-98, with only 454 units made. The motorcycle has a four-stroke, 90-degree L twin-cylinder engine, with a capacity of 904 cc and a compression ratio of 9.2:1. The bike is air-cooled, with a wet sump lubrication system and a 38mm Mikuni carburetor. The ignition is analog with inductive discharge, and the bike starts electrically. The motorcycle has a maximum power of 62.7 kW / 86 hp at 7000 rpm, a maximum torque of 90 Nm / 9.2 kg-m / 66.4 lb-ft at 5500 rpm, and a top speed of 207 km/h / 128.6 mph. Its frame is made of perimeter structure with oval cross-section tubes, and it has telehydraulic front suspension with 43mm stanchions and rebound adjustments. The rear suspension is a single shock absorber with compression, rebound, and length adjustments. Its brakes consist of two 320mm discs and 4-piston calipers in the front and a single 230mm disc and 2-piston caliper in the rear. The bike weighs 172 kg / 379.2 lbs when dry and 185 kg / 407.9 lbs when wet, with a fuel capacity of 14 litres / 3.7 US gal. The bike has a braking distance of 60-0 / 100-0: 13.4 m / 37.9 m / 44 ft / 124.3 ft and can complete a standing 1/4 mile in 11.9 sec / 175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph.

Technical specifications:

Make Model: Bimota DB3 Mantra

Year: 1995 – 98


Production: 454 units
Engine: Four stroke, 90 degrees L twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder (Ducati 900 ss) SOHC
Capacity: 904 cc / 55.2 cub. in.
Bore x Stroke: 92 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio: 9.2:1
Cooling System: Air cooled
Lubrication: Wet sump
Induction: 38mm Mikuni carburetor
Ignition: Analog with inductive discharge
Starting: Electric
Max Power: 62.7 kW / 86 hp @ 7000 rpm
Max Power Rear Tyre: 53.8 kW / 72.2 hp @ 7100 rpm
Max Torque: 90 Nm / 9.2 kg-m / 66.4 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm
Transmission: 6 Speed
Final Drive: Chain

Frame: Perimeter structure made of tubes with an oval cross section
Front Suspension: Telehydraulic fork with 43mm stanchions and rebound adjustments
Rear Suspension: Single shock absorber with compression, rebound and length adjustments
Front Brakes: 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers
Rear Brakes: Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR17
Rear Tyre: 180/55 ZR17
Rake/Castor: 24 degrees
Trail: 92 mm / 3.6 in
Wheelbase: 1370 mm / 53.9 in
Dry Weight: 172 kg / 379.2 lbs
Wet Weight: 185 kg / 407.9 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal
Braking 60 – 0 / 100 – 0: 13.4 m / 37.9 m / 44 ft / 124.3 ft
Standing 1/4 Mile: 11.9 sec / 175.0 km/h / 108.7 mph
Top Speed: 207 km/h / 128.6 mph

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