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All Bikes/Compare/Bimota Db10 Bimotard vs Suzuki Drz400sm

Bimota Db10 Bimotard vs Suzuki Drz400sm

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bimota Db10 Bimotard vs Suzuki Drz400sm. 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. Suzuki Drz400sm: 40 hp @ 8,000 rpm hp, 148 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 155 km/h, Motoryk rating 8.5/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Bimota Db10 Bimotard Suzuki Drz400sm
Horsepower (hp)
162 hp
40 hp
Torque (Nm)
115 Nm
39 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
155 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
148 kg
Type
Supermoto
Supermoto
Horsepower
~162 hp @ 9,500 rpm (based on Ducati 1098 derived engine, tune may vary)
40 hp @ 8,000 rpm
Torque
~115 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on donor engine specifications)
39 Nm @ 6,500 rpm
Top Speed
~220 km/h (estimated; note: supermotard gearing may limit top speed despite powerful engine)
155 km/h
Weight
~168 kg (wet/curb weight; note: best estimate, official figures difficult to verify)
148 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated real-world; note: limited data available for this rare model)
3.5 L/100km (approx. 28 km/L 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
Suzuki Drz400sm
Suzuki Drz400sm
8.5/10

"The ultimate urban weapon if you buy one with documented maintenance."

Pros
+Virtually indestructible engine
+Incredible urban flickability
+Simple cheap maintenance
Cons
Neglected valves are common
Harsh stock suspension
Motorway cruising is miserable

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