Manufacturer | Bimota |
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Production | 1985 - 1990, 688 produced [1] [2] |
Predecessor | Cagiva/Ducati 650 cc, Prototype |
Successor | DB2 |
Class | Sport/Race |
Engine | 750 cc Ducati 90° V-twin [3] [4] |
Power | DB1J 400 cc: 42 hp, DB1: 62 hp, DB1S: 72 hp, DB1SR: 82 hp, DB1R: 92 hp [5] |
Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
Frame type | Chrome-Molybdenum Steel [6] |
Suspension | Marzocchi M1R Forks, Marzocchi Rear Shock |
Brakes | Brembo, Goldline, Full Floating Cast Iron Front Rotors [7] |
Tires | Pirelli 16" 130/60 in FRONT and 160/60 in REAR [8] |
Rake, trail | 25° (DB1R 29°), [9] 105 mm [10] |
Wheelbase | 54.5" [11] |
Weight | 355 lb. (DB1R 295 lb.) (dry) |
The Bimota DB1 was a motorcycle manufactured by Bimota between 1985 and 1990 in Rimini, Italy. Originally commissioned by Cagiva, the DB1 was designed by Bimota's Technical Director, and ex-Ducati engineer, Dr. Frederico Martini, and it saved Bimota from almost certain bankruptcy. DB1 stands for Ducati Bimota One, i.e. the first Bimota powered by a Ducati engine compared to, say, the SB3 - Suzuki, Bimota, third design. [12] [13]
Being the first all-Italian Bimota it came with a 750 cc Ducati 90° V-twin engine with Desmodromic valve-train in different levels of tune and styling. The frame is made of Chrome-Molybdenum steel tubing and uses a Triangulated Upper Space Frame or "Birdcage" design. The engine is a stressed member and the swingarm pivots in engine's crankcase. The DB1s triple-trees, clip-ons, rear-sets and several other bits are made of lightweight, hot stamped and billet Avional 14 aluminum. The Cagiva/Bimota/Ducati/DB1 prototype morphed into the Ducati Paso ironically[ clarification needed ] designed by Bimota co-founder Massimo Tamburini. [14] [15] [16]
Several DB1 models were produced. The standard DB1 has 36 mm carburetors, a restrictive airbox and a quiet 2-into-2 exhaust. It was made between 1985 and 1986 [17] and while not powerful it is extremely refined. [18]
A 400 cc version of the DB1, for the Japanese market, was produced between 1986 and 1987. [19]
The DB1S is a slightly higher performance version of the 750 cc DB1 with 40 mm carburetors and freer 2-into-2 exhaust and was made between 1986 and 1987. Both the DB1 and the DB1S needed to be re-jetted upon delivery to run properly and make proper horsepower for the design. [20] [21] [22]
The DB1SR is an even higher performance version with 4-piston front calipers, 41 mm carburetors, freer 2-into-1 exhaust and more radical cam shafts and was made between 1987 and 1989. Confusingly, most DB1SRs are labeled "DB1RS" on the fairing and some are styled differently with a rear red number plates and correctly labeled "DB1SR". The DB1SR can be compared to Ducati's Laguna Seca/Montjuich/Santa Monica models, upgraded 750 F1s. [23] [24]
The DB1SR was successfully raced in Italy by Tiziano Bombardi, winning the 1987 Italian Sport Production Twins Championship, finishing on top of the podium in 8 of the 9 races, with one second-place finish. [25]
The DB1SR Serie Finale is similar in performance and style to the DB1SR yet with a green stripe and a silver plaque on the right side of the swingarm. These bikes were assembled in 1990 using the last 7 DB1 frames at the request of the Bimota Club USA President, Sam Bernstein, upon visiting the Bimota Factory. Three went to the US, at least one went to Japan, at least one went to France. [26]
The DB1R is a Factory Corsa (race), or Works, bike made between 1985 and 1986. These bikes have many enhancements including several parts made of magnesium, different triple-trees (29° vs. 25°, identical trail at 105 mm), high performance engine internals, higher rear-sets, 42 mm carburetors, open 2-into-1 exhaust and no lights with the oil cooler in the nose of the fairing. DB1R frames don't have the three fuel cell mounts, the two steering stop mounts or the keyed steering lock (like the DB1/DB1S/DB1SR/DB1SR Serie Finale strada (street) frames). The aluminum fuel cell is made into the bodywork and can be identified by the upper vent hose. [27]
The DB1 production was as follows: [28] [29] [30] [31]
Type | Quantity | Notes |
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Ducati/Cagiva Prototype 650cc | 1 | |
DB1 750 cc | 400 | 5 kits, 307 went to Japan, 12 went to US |
DB1J 400 cc | 53 | 53 went to Japan |
DB1S | 63 | |
DB1SR Prototype | 1 | |
DB1SR | 153 | |
DB1SR Serie Finale | 7 | Last 7 frames, assembled in 1990, 3 went to US |
DB1R | 10 | details below |
Total | 688 |
List of Bimota DB1Rs: [32] [33]
DB1Rs were also raced by Pirovano, Berti, and Vitali.
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