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All Bikes/Compare/Bimota Db12 Ipotesi vs Bmw S 1000 Rr

Bimota Db12 Ipotesi vs Bmw S 1000 Rr

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bimota Db12 Ipotesi vs Bmw S 1000 Rr. 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. Bmw S 1000 Rr: 210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam) hp, 197 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited), Motoryk rating 9.0/10.

Performance at a Glance

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

Bimota Db12 Ipotesi Bmw S 1000 Rr
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
210 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
113 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
299 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
197 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~170 hp @ 9,750 rpm (based on Ducati 1198 Testastretta engine — note: Bimota-specific tuning may vary)
210 hp @ 13,500 rpm (2019+ model with ShiftCam)
Torque
~130 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on donor engine — note: best estimate)
113 Nm @ 11,000 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated)
299 km/h (electronically limited; estimated ~306 km/h unlimitited)
Weight
~168 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; note: official production specs were not fully confirmed as this was primarily a concept)
197 kg (wet/curb weight)
Fuel
~7.5 L/100km (estimated, based on Ducati 1198 engine characteristics — note: limited real-world data available for this model)
6.5 L/100km (approx. 15.4 km/L, typical real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes

Individual Reviews

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
Bmw S 1000 Rr
Bmw S 1000 Rr
9.0/10

"Unbeatable superbike if you buy one with full history."

Pros
+Class-leading electronics suite
+Exceptional engine refinement
+Strong long-term reliability
Cons
Expensive maintenance costs throughout
Track damage often hidden
Upright riding position punishing

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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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R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders BMW S1000RR
R&G · Frame Sliders
R&G Racing Aero Frame Sliders BMW S1000RR
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Oil Filter
Oil filter for Ducati 1098/1198 engine (DB12 uses Ducati-derived twin)
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Akrapovic Racing Line Titanium Full System S1000RR
Akrapovič · Exhaust System
Akrapovic Racing Line Titanium Full System S1000RR
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Air Filter
Air filter for Bimota DB12 Ipotesi
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Caltric Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Bmw 1000 S1000R S1000Rr 1000Rr Hp4 2010-2014
Brake Pads
Caltric Rear Brake Pads Compatible with Bmw 1000 S1000R S1000Rr 1000Rr Hp4 2010-2014
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Spark Plugs
Spark plugs for Bimota DB12 Ipotesi
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Valvoline European Vehicle Full Synthetic 5W-30 XL-III Motor Oil 5 Quart
Engine Oil
Valvoline European Vehicle Full Synthetic 5W-30 XL-III Motor Oil 5 Quart
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Caltric Agm Battery Compatible with BMW 1000Rr S1000Rr S-1000Rr 2009-2016
Battery
Caltric Agm Battery Compatible with BMW 1000Rr S1000Rr S-1000Rr 2009-2016
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Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
Helmet
Full-Face Motorcycle Helmet
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