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All Bikes/Compare/Bimota Db12 Ipotesi vs Norton V4sv

Bimota Db12 Ipotesi vs Norton V4sv

Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers

Bimota Db12 Ipotesi vs Norton V4sv. 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. 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

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

Bimota Db12 Ipotesi Norton V4sv
Horsepower (hp)
170 hp
185 hp
Torque (Nm)
130 Nm
130 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
270 km/h
280 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
168 kg
208 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
~170 hp @ 9,750 rpm (based on Ducati 1198 Testastretta engine — note: Bimota-specific tuning may vary)
185 hp @ 12,500 rpm
Torque
~130 Nm @ 8,000 rpm (estimated based on donor engine — note: best estimate)
130 Nm @ 10,000 rpm
Top Speed
~270 km/h (estimated)
~280 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~168 kg (wet/curb weight — estimated; note: official production specs were not fully confirmed as this was primarily a concept)
208 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)
~7.5 L/100km (estimated; official real-world figures not widely published)
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
Norton V4sv
Norton V4sv
7.8/10

"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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