Bimota DB8 vs Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB8 (2016-2018) and the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R (2012-2025), using the latest model year of each.

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Not ranked: these figures mix dry and wet weights, or don't state which.

Specification	Bimota DB8 2016-2018 Remove	Kawasaki Ninja ZX-14R 2012-2025 · ABS Remove
Category	Supersport	Supersport
Years	2016-2018	2012-2025
Engine	1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, 90°L twin cylider, Injection	1441cc liquid-cooled inline-four, DOHC, 16-valve
Cylinders	2	4
Displacement	1,198 cc	1,441 cc
Power	162 hp @ 9,500 rpm	197 hp @ 10,000 rpmBest
Torque	130 Nm @ 7,700 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	177 kg (dry)	269 kg (wet)
Seat height	Not available	800 mm
Fuel capacity	18 L	21.9 LBest
Front suspension	Ohlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks	43mm inverted cartridge fork, adjustable preload, 18-way compression and 15-way rebound damping, 4.6 in (117mm) travel
Rear suspension	Ohlins preload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock	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. Bremo monoblock, 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-ZR17	120/70 ZR17
Rear tire	190/55-ZR17	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.