Bimota DB9 vs Horex VR6 Snowdance: specs compared

Side-by-side specs of the Bimota DB9 (2018) and the Horex VR6 Snowdance (2016), using the latest model year of each.

Full specs

Specification	Bimota DB9 2018 Remove	Horex VR6 Snowdance 2016 Remove
Category	Naked	Naked
Years	2018	2016
Engine	1198.0 ccm (73.10 cubic inches), V2, four-stroke, Injection. Electronic fuel injection Bimota by Athena	6 cylinders 15° RV , 4 strokes Injection Cooling system : liquid 3 ACT 3 valves per cylinder 1,218 cc 167 ch (164.70 hp) 13 mkg
Cylinders	2	4
Displacement	1,198 cc	1,218 cc
Power	162 hp @ 9,500 rpm	164.7 hp @ 8,800 rpmBest
Torque	131 Nm @ 7,700 rpm	—Not available
Transmission	6-speed, Multi-plate clutch in oil bath, Chain (final drive)	6 stage gearbox Secondary by chain
Final drive	chain	chain
Weight	177 kg (dry)Best	221 kg (dry)
Seat height	800 mm	820 mm
Fuel capacity	18 L	18 L
Front suspension	Ohlins 43mm preload -fully adjustable and DLC treated upside-down forks	Öhlins telehydraulic upside-down forks Ø 43 mm / Öhlins
Rear suspension	Ohlins preload-fully adjustable top and lower speed monoshock	Öhlins TTX36 GP monoshock / Öhlins
Brake system	—Not available	ABS
Front brake	Double disc. Brembo calipers four pistons, four separates pads, radial pump., 320 mm	2 Brembo discs, radial mounting, 4-piston caliper
Rear brake	Single disc. Brembo 2-pistons, 230 mm	1 disc, 2-piston caliper
Front tire	120/70-ZR17	120/70-17
Rear tire	190/55-ZR17	190/55-17
Quickshifter	—Not available	—Not available
Launch price	—Not available	—Not available