Bimota DB9 vs Horex VR6 Cafe Racer: specs compared
Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB9 (2018) and the Horex VR6 Cafe Racer (2019-2023), using the latest model year of each.
Key differences
- Power: Bimota DB9 162 hp, Horex VR6 Cafe Racer 161 hp.
- Torque: Bimota DB9 131 Nm, Horex VR6 Cafe Racer 128 Nm.
- Weight: Bimota DB9 177 kg, Horex VR6 Cafe Racer 219 kg.
Key figures
Power hp
- Bimota DB9 (2018)162 (best)
- Horex VR6 Cafe Racer (2019-2023)161
Torque Nm
- Bimota DB9 (2018)131 (best)
- Horex VR6 Cafe Racer (2019-2023)128
Weight kg
- Bimota DB9 (2018)177 (best)
- Horex VR6 Cafe Racer (2019-2023)219
Full specs
| Specification |  2018 Remove |  2019-2023 Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Naked | Naked |
| Years | 2018 | 2019-2023 |
| Engine | 1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Injection. Electronic fuel injection Bimota by Athena | 1218.0 ccm (74.32 cubic inches), V6, four-stroke, VR6 with only 15 degree V-angle mirrored cylinder offset. Triple overhead cam., Injection |
| Cylinders | 2 | 4 |
| Displacement | 1,198 cc | 1,218 cc |
| Power | 162 hp @ 9,500 rpmBest | 161 hp @ 8,500 rpm |
| Torque | 131 Nm @ 7,700 rpmBest | 128 Nm @ 7,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed, Multi-plate clutch in oil bath, Chain (final drive) | 6-speed, Multi-disc oil bath clutch, operated hydraulically. 1:2.47 ratio., Chain (final drive) |
| Final drive | chain | chain |
| Weight | 177 kg (dry)Best | 219 kg (dry) |
| Seat height | 800 mm | Not available |
| Fuel capacity | 18 LBest | 17 L |
| Front suspension | Ohlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks | Öhlins upside-down fork (Ø 43 mm) with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound damping |
| Rear suspension | Ohlins preload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock | Öhlins TTX36 GP suspension struts with adjustable spring base, rebound and compression damping and built-in hydraulic spring preload adjustment |
| Brake system | Not available | ABS |
| Front brake | Double disc. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump., 320 mm | Double disc. ABS. Radial 4-piston calipers. Brembo., 320 mm |
| Rear brake | Single disc. Brembo 2-pistons, 230 mm | Single disc. ABS. 2-piston caliper. Brembo, 264 mm |
| Front tire | 120/70-ZR17 | 120/70-ZR17 |
| Rear tire | 190/55-ZR17 | 190/55-ZR17 |
| Quickshifter | Not available | Not available |
| Launch price | Not available | Not available |