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All Bikes/Compare/Bimota Bb3 vs Bimota Db12 Ipotesi

Bimota Bb3 vs Bimota Db12 Ipotesi

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bimota Bb3 vs Bimota Db12 Ipotesi. Bimota Bb3: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bimota Db12 Ipotesi: ~170 hp @ 9,750 rpm (based on Ducati 1198 Testastretta engine — note: Bimota-specific tuning may vary) hp, ~168 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; note: official production specs were not fully confirmed as this was primarily a concept) weight, top speed ~270 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.

Performance at a Glance

Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value

Bimota Bb3 Bimota Db12 Ipotesi
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
170 hp
Torque (Nm)
119 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
270 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
168 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
~170 hp @ 9,750 rpm (based on Ducati 1198 Testastretta engine — note: Bimota-specific tuning may vary)
Torque
119 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~130 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on donor engine — note: best estimate)
Top Speed
~220 km/h (estimated)
~270 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight)
~168 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; note: official production specs were not fully confirmed as this was primarily a concept)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
~7.5 L/100km (estimated, based on Ducati 1198 engine characteristics — note: limited real-world data available for this model)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

Bimota Bb3
Bimota Bb3
7.8/10

"Spectacular ownership experience if your wallet survives the commitment."

Pros
+Chassis precision is extraordinary
+BMW engine utterly bulletproof
+Rare, appreciating collector status
Cons
Parts availability nearly nonexistent
Specialist-only servicing requirements
Purchase price remains steep
Bimota Db12 Ipotesi
Bimota Db12 Ipotesi
7.8/10

"Buy it for passion, not practicality, with deep pockets ready."

Pros
+Stunning visual presence everywhere
+Ducati 1198 S power
+Exceptional chassis feel
Cons
Parts scarcity is brutal
Desmo service costs hurt
Specialists are rare

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10W-40 Full Synthetic Motorcycle Engine Oil JASO MA2
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Engine Oil
10W-60 or 10W-50 synthetic motorcycle oil JASO MA2 (check owner's manual for exact spec)
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Oil Filter
Oil Filter for Bimota BB3
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Oil Filter
Oil filter for Ducati 1098/1198 engine (DB12 uses Ducati-derived twin)
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Air Filter
Air Filter for Bimota BB3
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Air Filter
Air filter for Bimota DB12 Ipotesi
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Spark Plugs
Spark Plugs for Bimota BB3
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Spark Plugs
Spark plugs for Bimota DB12 Ipotesi
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Helmet
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