Bimota DB8 is Incarnation of the Ducati 1198

Bimota latest edition was now available. With the concept of carrying the name DB8 bikes, motor sport is supported by the engine from the Ducati 1198. Bimota DB8 claims is cheaper than the DB7. Retail price of these motors in Europe that is 23,000 Euros. Bimota DB8 another may be an incarnation of the Ducati 1198. This is considering both full-fairing sport bike has the same power source that is testastretta evoluzione 1198.4 cc two-cylinder capable of producing power 170 HP with peak torque to 131 Nm.

DB8 can be cheaper than applying bodywork Bimota DB7 because of different materials than its predecessor. When the DB7 is made of carbon fiber material, then the motor is converted into plastic. Meanwhile, the framework is made of steel instead of titanium. However Bimota not without purpose to build this motor. The company wanted the achievement of a broader range of consumers with the existence of two versions of the Bimota.

The use of plastic material in the body to make the motor with a length of 2100 mm, width 700 mm, height 1115 mm and it weighs only 178 kg. As for the legs entrusted Marzocchi USD fully adjustable suspension front and Extreme Tech Monoshock fully adjustable at the back.