Bimota DB8 vs MV Agusta F4: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB8 (2016-2018) and the MV Agusta F4 (2016), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Bimota DB8 162 hp, MV Agusta F4 201 hp.
- Torque: Bimota DB8 130 Nm, MV Agusta F4 111 Nm.
- Weight: Bimota DB8 177 kg, MV Agusta F4 190 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Bimota DB8 (2016-2018)162
- MV Agusta F4 (2016)201 (best)
Torque Nm
- Bimota DB8 (2016-2018)130 (best)
- MV Agusta F4 (2016)111
Weight kg
- Bimota DB8 (2016-2018)177 (best)
- MV Agusta F4 (2016)190
Full specs
| Specification |  2016-2018 Remove |  2016 · RR Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Supersport | Supersport |
| Years | 2016-2018 | 2016 |
| Engine | 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, 90°L twin cylider, Injection | 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 | 162 hp @ 9,500 rpm | 201 hp @ 13,600 rpmBest |
| Torque | 130 Nm @ 7,700 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 | 177 kg (dry)Best | 190 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | Not available | 830 mm |
| Fuel capacity | 18 LBest | 17 L |
| Front suspension | Ohlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks | Ohlins EC NIX 43mm USD fork, electronically controlled compression and rebound, manual preload, 120mm travel |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins preload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock | 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. Bremo monoblock, 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-ZR17 | 120/70 ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 | 200/55 ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | USD 26,498 (USA (2016 MSRP)) |