Bimota DB8 Italia vs Norton V4 RR: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB8 Italia (2016-2017) and the Norton V4 RR (2017-2021), using the latest model year of each.

Key differences

Specification	Bimota DB8 Italia 2016-2017 Remove	Norton V4 RR 2017-2021 Remove
Category	Supersport	Supersport
Years	2016-2017	2017-2021
Engine	1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, 90°L twin cylider, Injection. Walbro By Bimota	1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches), V4, four-stroke, Injection. Electronic fuel-injection system. Constantly variable inlet tracts. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system independent of front and rear banks of cylinders for ultimate control and feel
Cylinders	2	4
Displacement	1,198 cc	1,200 cc
Power	170 hp @ 9,750 rpm	200 hp @ 12,500 rpmBest
Torque	127 Nm @ 8,000 rpm	130 Nm @ 10,000 rpmBest
Transmission	6-speed, Dry, multi-disc, Chain (final drive)	Slipper clutch, Chain (final drive)
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	164 kg (dry)Best	179 kg (dry)
Seat height	800 mm	Not available
Fuel capacity	18 L	18 L
Front suspension	Marzocchi Upside-Down 43 mm DLC, fully adj.	Ohlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully-adjustable
Rear suspension	Bimota exclusive Extreme Tech adjust.traction and compression unit, pre-loaded spring	Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully-adjustable rear shock
Brake system	Not available	Not available
Front brake	Double disc. Brembo monoblock, 320 mm	Double disc. Floating discs. Radially mounted., 330 mm
Rear brake	Single disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers, 220 mm	Single disc, 245 mm
Front tire	120/70-ZR17	3.50-17
Rear tire	190/55-ZR17	6.00-17
Quickshifter	Not available	Not available
Launch price	Not available	Not available