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All Bikes/Compare/Bimota Db10 Bimotard vs Husqvarna 701 Motard

Bimota Db10 Bimotard vs Husqvarna 701 Motard

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bimota Db10 Bimotard vs Husqvarna 701 Motard. Bimota Db10 Bimotard: ~162 hp @ 9,500 rpm (based on Ducati 1098 derived engine, tune may vary) hp, ~168 kg (wet/curb weight; note: best estimate, official figures difficult to verify) weight, top speed ~220 km/h (estimated; note: supermotard gearing may limit top speed despite powerful engine), Motoryk rating 7.5/10. Husqvarna 701 Motard: 74 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 153 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Bimota Db10 Bimotard Husqvarna 701 Motard
Horsepower (hp)
162 hp
74 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
73 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
195 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
153 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
~162 hp @ 9,500 rpm (based on Ducati 1098 derived engine, tune may vary)
74 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~115 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on donor engine specifications)
73 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~220 km/h (estimated; note: supermotard gearing may limit top speed despite powerful engine)
~195 km/h (estimated; governed by aerodynamics of single-cylinder output)
Weight
~168 kg (wet/curb weight; note: best estimate, official figures difficult to verify)
153 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world; note: limited data available for this rare model)
4.5–5.5 L/100km (typical real-world average)
Fairing
No
No

Individual Reviews

Bimota Db10 Bimotard
Bimota Db10 Bimotard
7.5/10

"A magnificent obsession best owned by wealthy, mechanically gifted enthusiasts only."

Pros
+Stunning handcrafted Italian chassis
+Ducati 1098 engine reliability
+Exceptional low-speed agility
Cons
Parts availability near impossible
Electrical issues plague early examples
Punishing for inexperienced riders
Husqvarna 701 Motard
Husqvarna 701 Motard
8.5/10

"The best fun-per-pound supermoto you can buy used today."

Pros
+Savage, addictive single-cylinder engine
+Lightweight and brilliantly flickable
+Excellent WP suspension
Cons
Significant vibration at highway speeds
Valve service frequently neglected
Subframe cracking issues known

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