Bimota Db11 vs Norton V4sv
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Db11 vs Norton V4sv. Bimota Db11: ~90 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimate based on Ducati Monster 1100 Evo-derived engine) hp, ~185 kg (wet/curb weight - note: limited official documentation available) weight, top speed ~240 km/h (estimate based on engine output and similar platform data), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Norton V4sv: 185 hp @ 12,500 rpm hp, 208 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~280 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
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Bimota Db11
Norton V4sv
Weight (kg) — lower is better
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~90 hp @ 9,000 rpm (estimate based on Ducati Monster 1100 Evo-derived engine)
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
~90 Nm @ 7,000 rpm (estimate based on engine family data)
130 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
~240 km/h (estimate based on engine output and similar platform data)
~280 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~185 kg (wet/curb weight - note: limited official documentation available)
208 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimate - limited real-world data available for this low-volume model)
~7.5 L/100km (estimated; official real-world figures not widely published)
Individual Reviews
"A spectacular Italian exotic that demands financial commitment and mechanical patience."
Pros
+ Stunning Italian exotic presence
+ Razor-sharp chassis dynamics
+ Ducati engine reliability backbone
Cons
− Parts availability genuinely terrible
− Desmo service costs serious money
− Build quality inconsistency throughout
"A spectacular exotic that demands commitment, budget, and mechanical sympathy."
Pros
+ Stunning carbon and titanium finish
+ 185bhp genuinely race-derived engine
+ Öhlins suspension benchmark quality
Cons
− Parts availability extremely limited
− Early build quality inconsistent
− Running costs eye-wateringly expensive
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