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Bimota DB7
At the heart of the new Bimota DB7 is the Ducati 1098 Testastretta Evoluzione engine. The DB7 introduced a new hybrid oval tube trellis in its design. The
Innovative rear suspensuion links the swingram directly to the engine and employ and advanced Extreme Tech rear shock developed ill co-operation with Bimota. No alloy forged wheels are built specifically for Banota design and are some of the lightest most torsionally rigid
Produced in the world the powerful front brakes utilize tw9in 320 mm discs and radially mounted Brembo four pad four piston calipers, on the back a floating 230mm disc matches toa brembo 2 piston caliper. The top fairing is formed of structural carbon fibre and supports the instruments and headlamp, eliminating the need for a separate subframe. The tail section is also made of structural carbon fibre and supports the instruments and headlamp, eliminating the need for a sperate subfrmae. The tail section is also made of structural carbon fibre and also benefits from the same elimination of a separate subframe. Combined they significantly reduce the overall weight of the bike.
The digital instrument panel combines analog and digital readouts. The unit records 20 lap times and top speed each lap. The new DB7 combines characterized attention to detail and nonpareil fit and finish. The DB7 is set to add new definition to the 1000 cc superbike. With the DB7 innovations the bike weighs an incredible class leadking 170 kg.