Comparisons / Comparison of Bimota DB5 R 2017 and Buell Firebolt XB9R 2003

Comparison of Bimota DB5 R 2017 and Buell Firebolt XB9R 2003 [S]ave

Attribute
Bimota DB5 R 2017 ×
Buell Firebolt XB9R 2003 ×
General
Production from (year)20172003
MakeBimotaBuell
ModelBimota DB5 RBuell Firebolt XB9R
CategorySportSport
Engine and transmission
Engine typeV2, four-strokeV2, four-stroke
Valves per cylinder22
Fuel systemInjection. Injection Magneti Marelli-45mm throttle bodyInjection
Engine detailsDucati 1100DS engine. L-twin.-
Displacement (cm³)1,078984
Power (kw)71.567.2
Cooling systemOil & airAir
Transmission type,final driveChainBelt
Torque (Nm)10592.2
Bore (mm)9888.9
Stroke (mm)71.579.4
Gearbox6-speed5-speed
Fuel controlDesmodromic valve controlOverhead Valves (OHV)
ClutchDry multiplate-
Compression10.7:110.0:1
Chassis
Front suspensionMarsocchi upside-down fully adjustable forksShowa® inverted fork with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Rear suspensionExtreme Tech MonoshockShowa® shock absorber with adjustable compression damping, rebound damping and spring preload
Front brakesSingle disc. Brembo, 4-pistons, 4-pads with radial Brembo calipersSingle disc
Rear brakesSingle disc. 2-pistons, Bimota caliperSingle disc
Diameter (mm)220240
Frame typeCrMo Steel trellis, carbon fibreAluminum Frame with Uniplanar powertrain vibration isolation system
Front tyre120/70-17120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre180/55-17180/55-ZR17
WheelsForged aluminium rims-
Front wheel travel (mm)120120
Rear wheel travel (mm)120127
Trail (mm)100-
Rake (fork angle) (degree)24-
Other
StarterElectric-
Color options
  • red/white/green
  • arctic white/blue
  • arctic white/orange
  • battle blue
Dimensions
Wheelbase (mm)1,4301,321
Dry weight (kg)169175
Power/weight ratio0.42310.384
Overall height (mm)1,1101,092
Overall length (mm)2,0501,924
Overall width (mm)830768
Seat height (mm)810775
Ground clearance (mm)130127
Performance
Fuel capacity (l)1614



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