2013 bimota db8

Year: 2013

Make: Bitmota

Model: DB8

Engine Capacity: 1198cc

Odometer: 27,472 KMs

Rego Until: none

The Bimota DB7 used the Ducati 1098 engine so it came as no surprise for them to shortly upgrade the model following suit with Ducati who had developed the bigger 1198 engine. It had the huge 1198 Ducati Testastretta engine powering it, a new twin seat layout was included and it was priced cheaper than its predecessor.

The goal of Bimota was to retain its plush ride quality while reducing the price enough to try and entice a bigger audience in. Ducati with the 1198 had an aim to harness the raw power and superbike excellence of the previous 1098 but make it a viable road warrior at the same time.

The Bimota DB8 followed suit to some extent by making it a little more approachable than the DB7 and maybe it would encourage a few brave owners to venture out on the country roads, not just a track or the occasional Sunday morning toy. The self-supporting rear carbon frames of the DB7 was switched to aluminium billet machined sub frames which integrated seamlessly.

The carbon bodywork and some components seen on the DB7 were switched out too as that is where Bimota chose to whittle down their costs somewhat for the DB8. The bodywork was all painted fiberglass.

What is worth noting is that all of the carbon fibre parts not used on the Bimota DB8 from the DB7 were made available to purchase as racing accessories for the new bike. So customers could get all of the carbon parts but at an extra cost. The 170 horsepower engine was the perfect partner for the chassis, with immense acceleration, power on tap and torque to pull you through the bends all day long.

With only around 185kg to power along the power-weight ratio was very good, twisting the throttle would have the power delivered smoothly while pulling hard through all the gears.

Partnering with the likes of Marzocchi, Brembo and Extreme Tech, Bimota were once again holding no punches when it came to premium parts. Whether you would want a passenger hanging on to you on the back is another matter. Overall the Bimota DB8 is an excellent handling sportsbike that will stand out from the crowd with exceptional good looks, premium components and a killer engine.

The DB7 was an impressive machine, but the DB8 just built on the foundation that the previous bike laid for it; the result was the best Bimota

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