Bimota DB8 Oronero vs Norton V4SV Superbike: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB8 Oronero (2019) and the Norton V4SV Superbike (2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Bimota DB8 Oronero 170 hp, Norton V4SV Superbike 185 hp.
- Torque: Bimota DB8 Oronero 127 Nm, Norton V4SV Superbike 125 Nm.
- Weight: Bimota DB8 Oronero 159 kg, Norton V4SV Superbike 193 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Bimota DB8 Oronero (2019)170
- Norton V4SV Superbike (2023)185 (best)
Torque Nm
- Bimota DB8 Oronero (2019)127 (best)
- Norton V4SV Superbike (2023)125
Weight kg
- Bimota DB8 Oronero (2019)159 (best)
- Norton V4SV Superbike (2023)193
Full specs
| Specification |  2019 Remove |  2023 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2019 | 2023 |
| Engine | 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Ducati 90°L twin cylider, Injection. Electronic fuel injection Bimota by Athena | 1200.0 ccm (73.22 cubic inches), V4, four-stroke, 72-degree V4. Titanium inlet valves. Chain- driven cams with idler gear for reduced engine height., Injection. 8-fuel injectors. Full drive-by-wire system |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,198 cc | 1,200 cc |
| Power | 170 hp @ 9,750 rpm | 185 hp @ 12,500 rpmBest |
| Torque | 127 Nm @ 8,000 rpmBest | 125 Nm @ 9,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Dry clutch multi disc, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed, Slipper clutch, Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 159 kg (dry)Best | 193 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 836 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 LBest | 15 L |
| Front suspension | Ohlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks | Ohlins NIX30 system front fork. Fully adjustable. |
| Rear suspension | Öhlins monoshock adjustable in preload, high and low speed of rebound and compression damping | Ohlins TTXGP Norton bespoke fully adjustable rear shock. |
| Brake system | Not available | Not available |
| Front brake | Double disc. Monoblock, four pistons, radial pump. Brembo., 320 mm | Double disc. Radially mounted Brembo monobloc calipers. Brembo discs, and Brembo master cylinder., 330 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers., 220 mm | Single disc. Brembo caliper and master-cylinder., 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 |