Tech Spec
Evolution
The seventh Ducati-powered, all-Italian Bimota is the best yet-and one of the sexiest motorcycles ever.
Rivals
Money-no-object Italian exotics such as the Benelli Tornado Tre, Ducati 1098R, Mondial Piega and MV Agusta F4 R 312.
| TECH |
| Price | approx. $40,000 |
| Engine type | l-c 90-deg. V-twin |
| Valve train | DOHC, desmo, 8v |
| Displacement | 1099cc |
| Bore x stroke | 104.0 x 64.7mm |
| Compression | 12.5:1 |
| Fuel system | Marelli/Walbro EFI |
| Clutch | Dry, multi-plate |
| Transmission | 6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower | 160 bhp @ 9750 rpm |
| Claimed torque | 91 lb.-ft. @ 8000 rpm |
| Frame | Composite steel/aluminum trellis |
| Front suspension | 43mm Marzocchi inverted fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Single Extreme Tech shock with adjustable spring preload, high- and low-speed compression, high- and low-speed rebound damping |
| Front brake | Dual Brembo four-piston callipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake | Single Bimota two-piston caliper, 220mm disc |
| Front tire | 120/70ZR-17 Continental Race Attack |
| Rear tire | 190/55ZR-17 Continental Race Attack |
| Rake/trail | 25°/3.9 in. |
| Seat height | 31.5 in. |
| Wheelbase | 56.3 in. |
| Fuel capacity | 4.7 gal. |
| Claimed dry weight | 378 lbs. |
| Colors | Red/white/black |
| Available | Now |
| Warranty | 2 yrs./unlimited mi. |
Verdict 4.5 stars out of 5
A breathtakingly beautiful motorcycle, but we'll hold out for the 1098R-powered version.