Bimota DB6 Delirio

ONEvcs · 01-17-2007, 11:01 AM

Since we don't have a Bimota forum and this particular model is moved by a Ducati engine, I'll post it here.
Bimota just introduced this new model, DB6, and follows their very organized naming once again. D because it uses a Ducati engine. B because is a Bimota. and 6 because this is the sixth model to use a ducati engine.
The tested said it was very manageable and agile, if a bit short in seating space and distance from the seat to the handlebars. Not a super sport bike but more of a fun and flick-able everyday motorcycle.
IMO it looks nice as a whole even if some components are a bit odd.

CBRVFR · 01-17-2007, 11:43 AM

Price?

It looks like a Brutale with a V-twin engine, and an air-cooled one at that...

I think Bimota has had its day.

I'd hate to splash out a huge amount for that, travel to godknowswhere to pick it up and have it serviced, and have some snot-nose on a pedestrian Duc Monster S4 just humiliate my new acquisition.

Then, I imagine I would comfort myself at some outdoor cafe ( we're not talking about Michigan in January, right?) sipping espresso and nursing my wounded ego with the idea that the true value of the Bimota is in its beauty and rarity.... until Appygirl and Evl_Twin show up with the Brutale and the RC45.

evl_twn · 01-17-2007, 11:45 AM

I agree about the Brutale styling. Looks like they're out of original ideas. My two favorite Bimotas are the Tesi and the Mantra.

CBR929RE · 01-17-2007, 12:22 PM

in my opinion Bimotas are always cool. I especially like the trellis swingarm.

ONEvcs · 01-17-2007, 12:36 PM

They don't mention a price but they do mention the exclusivity. This added to the bike being a Bimota... it's not going to fall within what I call affordable limits.
It's a cool bike for some one not interested in racing neither on nor off the track. Beyond that... just a social status show.
It does look like the Brutale and the Tuono but without the performance. Still if someone volunteers to buy me one, I'll gladly take it. Thanks.

01-17-2007, 11:01 AM	#1
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,463 Images: 99	Bimota DB6 Delirio Since we don't have a Bimota forum and this particular model is moved by a Ducati engine, I'll post it here. Bimota just introduced this new model, DB6, and follows their very organized naming once again. D because it uses a Ducati engine. B because is a Bimota. and 6 because this is the sixth model to use a ducati engine. The tested said it was very manageable and agile, if a bit short in seating space and distance from the seat to the handlebars. Not a super sport bike but more of a fun and flick-able everyday motorcycle. IMO it looks nice as a whole even if some components are a bit odd. Attached Thumbnails __________________ "Insisting on perfect safety is for people who don't have the balls to live in the real world." … Mary Shafer, NASA Engineer

01-17-2007, 11:43 AM	#2
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 55 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,033	Re: Bimota DB6 Delirio Price? It looks like a Brutale with a V-twin engine, and an air-cooled one at that... I think Bimota has had its day. I'd hate to splash out a huge amount for that, travel to godknowswhere to pick it up and have it serviced, and have some snot-nose on a pedestrian Duc Monster S4 just humiliate my new acquisition. Then, I imagine I would comfort myself at some outdoor cafe ( we're not talking about Michigan in January, right?) sipping espresso and nursing my wounded ego with the idea that the true value of the Bimota is in its beauty and rarity.... until Appygirl and Evl_Twin show up with the Brutale and the RC45. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

01-17-2007, 11:45 AM	#3
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,646	Re: Bimota DB6 Delirio I agree about the Brutale styling. Looks like they're out of original ideas. My two favorite Bimotas are the Tesi and the Mantra.

01-17-2007, 12:22 PM	#4
CBR929RE Go Sox! Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: at home Age: 28 Bike(s): 01 R/B/W CBR929RR Posts: 3,315	Re: Bimota DB6 Delirio in my opinion Bimotas are always cool. I especially like the trellis swingarm. __________________ if you can't fix it with duct tape, you haven't used enough.

01-17-2007, 12:36 PM	#5
ONEvcs Bull Fighter Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Ft. Worth Age: 40 Bike(s): '05CBR1000RR. Posts: 2,463 Images: 99	Re: Bimota DB6 Delirio They don't mention a price but they do mention the exclusivity. This added to the bike being a Bimota... it's not going to fall within what I call affordable limits. It's a cool bike for some one not interested in racing neither on nor off the track. Beyond that... just a social status show. It does look like the Brutale and the Tuono but without the performance. Still if someone volunteers to buy me one, I'll gladly take it. Thanks. __________________ "Insisting on perfect safety is for people who don't have the balls to live in the real world." … Mary Shafer, NASA Engineer