Bimota DB3 Mantra (1995-98) vs Bimota DB5E Desiderio (2012-13)
Comparison technical specifications
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| Make: | Bimota | Bimota |
| Model: | DB3 Mantra | DB5E Desiderio |
| Years: | 1995-98 | 2012-13 |
| Engine: | Four stroke, 90°“L” twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder (Ducati 900 ss) SOHC | Four stroke, 90°“L”twin cylinder, SOHC, desmodromic 2 valves per cylinder |
| Capacity: | 904 cc / 55.2 cub. in. | 1078 cc / 65.8 in. |
| Bore x Stroke: | 92 x 68 mm | 98 x 71.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Cooling System: | Air cooled | Air / oil cooled |
| Induction: | 38mm Mikuni carburetor | Electronic Bimota fuel injection |
| Starting: | Electric | Electric |
| Max Power: | 62.7 kW / 86 hp @ 7000 rpm | 73.1 kW / 98 hp @ 8500 rpm |
| Max Torque: | 90 Nm / 9.2 kg-m / 66.4 lb-ft @ 5500 rpm | 103 Nm / 10.5 kgf-m / 76 lb-ft.@ 5500rpm |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed | 6 Speed |
| Final Drive: | Chain | Chain |
| Frame: | Perimeter structure made of tubes with an oval cross section | Tubular chrome-molibdenum steel |
| Front Suspension: | Telehydraulic fork with 43mm stanchions and rebound adjustments | Upside down fully adjustable forks |
| Rear Suspension: | Single shock absorber with compression, rebound and length adjustments | Monoshock |
| Front Brakes: | 2x 320mm discs 4 piston calipers | 2x 298mm / 11.7 in. discs 4 piston calipers, Brembo |
| Rear Brakes: | Single 230mm disc 2 piston caliper | Single 220mm / 8.7 in. disc 2 piston caliper, Brembo |
| Front Tyre: | 120/70 ZR17 | 120/70-17 |
| Rear Tyre: | 180/55 ZR17 | 180/55-17 |
| Wheelbase: | 1370 mm / 53.9 in | 1425 mm / 56.1 in. |
| Fuel Capacity: | 14 Litres / 3.7 US gal | 16 Litres / 4.2 US gal. |