Bimota DB8 SP vs Norton V4 RR: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017) and the Norton V4 RR (2017-2021), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Bimota DB8 SP 170 hp, Norton V4 RR 200 hp.
- Torque: Bimota DB8 SP 127 Nm, Norton V4 RR 130 Nm.
- Weight: Bimota DB8 SP 164 kg, Norton V4 RR 179 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017)170
- Norton V4 RR (2017-2021)200 (best)
Torque Nm
- Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017)127
- Norton V4 RR (2017-2021)130 (best)
Weight kg
- Bimota DB8 SP (2016-2017)164 (best)
- Norton V4 RR (2017-2021)179
Full specs
| Specification |  2016-2017 Remove |  2017-2021 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2016-2017 | 2017-2021 |
| Engine | 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Ducati 90°L twin engine, Injection. Electronic fuel injection Bimota by Athena | 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 @ 8,500 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. Monoblock, Brembo., 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 | 120/70-17 | 3.50-17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-17 | 6.00-17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |