Comparison of Bimota DB5R 1100 and Yamaha VMX12 V-Max [S]ave
| Attribute |  Yamaha VMX12 V-Max × |  Bimota DB5R 1100 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1985 | 2012 |
| Make | Yamaha | Bimota |
| Model | Yamaha VMX12 V-Max | Bimota DB5R 1100 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Sport |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | V4, four-stroke | V2, four-stroke |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 | 2 |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. BDS35/Mikuni | Injection. Magneti Marelli-45mm throttle body |
| Engine details | - | Ducati 1100DS engine. L-twin. |
| Displacement (cm³) | 1,198 | 1,078 |
| Power (kw) | 82.8 | 71.5 |
| Max RPM (rpm) | 9,500 | 9,000 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 7.35 | - |
| Cooling system | Liquid | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Chain |
| Torque (Nm) | 83.1 | 103 |
| Bore (mm) | 76 | 98 |
| Stroke (mm) | 66 | 71.5 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed | 6-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 170.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) | Desmodromic valve control |
| Ignition | TCI | - |
| Clutch | Wet, multi disc | Slipper clutch |
| Lubrication system | Wet Sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 10.5:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Exhaust system | - | 2 in 1 in 2, inox |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | - | 43mm UD Öhlins TIN Coated Fork, fully adjustable (Pre-load, Compression, Rebound) |
| Rear suspension | Coil spring, oil damper left and right | Öhlins Monoshock, fully adjustable (Pre-load - External Hydraulic Device, Compression, Rebound) |
| Front brakes | Double disc | Single disc. Brembo, 4-pistons, 4-pads with radial Brembo calipers |
| Rear brakes | Single disc | Single disc. 2-pistons, 2-pads with Brembo caliper |
| Diameter (mm) | - | 230 |
| Frame type | Double cradle steel tube | CrMo steel trellis, carbon fibre. |
| Front tyre | 110/90-V18 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear tyre | 150/90-V15 | 180/55-17 |
| Seat | Split seat with fuel filler cover | - |
| Wheels | - | Forged Alluminium |
| Front wheel travel (mm) | 140 | 120 |
| Rear wheel travel (mm) | 100 | 120 |
| Trail (mm) | 119 | 100 |
| Rake (fork angle) (degree) | 29 | 24 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Electric | Electric |
| Color options | - |
|
| Carrying capacity | 225kg / 496 lb | - |
| Light | Bulb type | - |
| Instruments | Analog speedometer, odometer, tachometer | - |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,590 | 1,430 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 274 | - |
| Dry weight (kg) | - | 169 |
| Power/weight ratio | - | 0.4231 |
| Overall height (mm) | 1,160 | 1,110 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,300 | 2,050 |
| Overall width (mm) | 795 | 830 |
| Seat height (mm) | 765 | 810 |
| Ground clearance (mm) | 145 | 130 |
| Performance | ||
| Reserve fuel capacity (l) | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 15 | 16 |
| Oil capacity (l) | 4.7 | - |
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