Bimota DB8 SP vs MV Agusta F4: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017) and the MV Agusta F4 (2016), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Bimota DB8 SP 170 hp, MV Agusta F4 201 hp.
- Torque: Bimota DB8 SP 127 Nm, MV Agusta F4 111 Nm.
- Weight: Bimota DB8 SP 164 kg, MV Agusta F4 190 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017)170
- MV Agusta F4 (2016)201 (best)
Torque Nm
- Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017)127 (best)
- MV Agusta F4 (2016)111
Weight kg
- Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017)164 (best)
- MV Agusta F4 (2016)190
Full specs
| Specification |  2016-2017 Remove |  2016 · RR Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2016-2017 | 2016 |
| Engine | 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Ducati 90°L twin engine, Injection. Electronic fuel injection Bimota by Athena | 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve radial valves, ride-by-wire, bore x stroke 79 x 50.9 mm, 13.4:1 compression |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,198 cc | 998 cc |
| Power | 170 hp @ 9,750 rpm | 201 hp @ 13,600 rpmBest |
| Torque | 127 Nm @ 8,500 rpmBest | 111 Nm @ 9,600 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Dry, multi-disc, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed cassette-style constant-mesh gearbox, wet multi-disc clutch with back-torque limiter, 15/41 final drive ratio |
| Final drive | chain | Not available |
| Weight | 164 kg (dry)Best | 190 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 800 mm | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 LBest | 17 L |
| Front suspension | Marzocchi Upside-Down 43 mm DLC, fully adj. | Ohlins EC NIX 43mm USD fork, electronically controlled compression and rebound, manual preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Bimota exclusive Extreme Tech adjust.traction and compression unit, pre-loaded spring | Ohlins TTX single shock, electronically controlled compression and rebound, manual preload, 120mm travel |
| Brake system | Not available | Bosch 9 Plus ABS with Race Mode and rear wheel lift mitigation |
| Front brake | Double disc. Monoblock, Brembo., 320 mm | Dual 320mm discs, Brembo M50 monoblock calipers |
| Rear brake | Single disc. 2 piston Brembo calipers., 220 mm | 210mm disc, Nissin four-piston caliper |
| Front tire | 120/70-17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 26,498 (USA (2016 MSRP)) |