The DB10 Motard is a cool-looking, sharply styled, no-compromises hotrod that only needs a few more rough edges smoothed out to make it a landmark blend of Bimota’s chassis and styling skills and Ducati’s lusty, torquey, air-cooled V-twin. It’s better than the Hypermotard 1100, and any other big-bore supermoto for that matter, but oh, that price! If you can find a way to import one, expect to pay upwards of $27,000.
| Evolution |
| Ducati’s Hypermotard 1100 engine repackaged in a handmade, exclusive and expensive supermoto. |
| Rivals |
Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200, Benelli Tre K, Ducati Hypermotard 1100 EVO, KTM 990 SM T, Moto Guzzi Stelvio 1200 NTX.
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| Tech |
| Price |
na |
| Engine type |
a-c 90-deg. V-twin |
| Valve train |
SOHC, 4v, desmodromic |
| Displacement |
1078cc |
| Bore x stroke |
98.0 x 71.5mm |
| Compression |
10.5:1 |
| Fuel system |
EFI |
| Clutch |
Dry, multi-plate |
| Transmission |
6-speed |
| Claimed horsepower |
93.7 bhp @ 7700 rpm |
| Claimed torque |
73.7 lb.-ft. @ 6200 rpm |
| Frame |
Steel trellis with aluminum swingarm pivot plates |
| Front suspension |
Marzocchi 50mm fork with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension |
Extreme Tech shock with adjustable spring preload, high/low-speed compression and rebound damping |
| Front brake |
Dual Brembo four-piston calipers, 320mm discs |
| Rear brake |
Brembo two-piston caliper, 220mm disc |
| Front tire |
120/70ZR-17 Michelin Power Pure |
| Rear tire |
180/55ZR-17 Michelin Power Pure |
| Rake/trail |
24.0º/4.0 in. |
| Seat height |
33.8 in. |
| Wheelbase |
57.5 in. |
| Fuel capacity |
3.7 gal. |
| Claimed curb weight |
404 lbs |
| Colors |
White/Black |
| Available |
Now |
| Warranty |
na |
| Contact |
www.bimota.it |
| Verdict 4.5 out of 5 |
| Yet another unobtainable masterpiece. |