Bimota DB8 SP vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017) and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2012-2025), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Bimota DB8 SP 170 hp, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 197 hp.
- Torque: Bimota DB8 SP 127 Nm, Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 158 Nm.
Key figures
Power hp
- Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017)170
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2012-2025)197 (best)
Torque Nm
- Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017)127
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2012-2025)158 (best)
Weight kg
- Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017)164
- Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2012-2025)269
Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.
Full specs
| Specification |  2016-2017 Remove |  2012-2025 · ABS Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2016-2017 | 2012-2025 |
| Engine | 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Ducati 90°L twin engine, Injection. Electronic fuel injection Bimota by Athena | 1441cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,198 cc | 1,441 cc |
| Power | 170 hp @ 9,750 rpm | 197 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest |
| Torque | 127 Nm @ 8,500 rpm | 158 Nm @ 7,500 rpmBest |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Dry, multi-disc, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed return shift transmission, sealed chain final drive |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 164 kg (dry) | 269 kg (wet) |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 800 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 L | 21.9 LBest |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi Upside-Down 43 mm DLC, fully adj. | 43mm inverted cartridge fork, adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping, 4.6 in (117mm) travel |
| Rear suspension | Bimota exclusive Extreme Tech adjust.traction and compression unit, pre-loaded spring | Uni-Trak linkage with gas-charged shock, adjustable preload, rebound/compression damping and ride height, 4.9 in (124mm) travel |
| Brake system | Not available | Dual front disc / single rear disc with ABS and Kawasaki Traction Control |
| Front brake | Double disc. Monoblock, Brembo., 320 mm | Dual semi-floating 310mm discs with radial-mounted 4-piston Brembo M50 monobloc calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers., 220 mm | Single 250mm disc with twin-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 190/50 ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | No |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |
- Weight: Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.