Bimota DB5

KeefyB · 11-Sep-2004, 08:28

Here's the new Bimota DB5.It uses the 'fahsand DS lump.I'm not sure about the looks.Some components look a bit Benelli Tre-ish,while the fairing sides seem to be have designed for another bike!

ali · 11-Sep-2004, 08:49

Bit of a disappointment after the DB4. Seems to be going the way of Benelli/MV/Mondial/Kwak with this over-angular shaping.

However, I'm sure it weigh in at about 150kg dry and punt out an extra 15hp over the top of a 900, so should be a laugh on track (unless it's turn 1 at Rocky...).

sparkin · 11-Sep-2004, 11:12

And I thought your Multistuka was confused

Bring back square headlamps

that`s wot I reckon hey Ali!

Brent · 11-Sep-2004, 11:29

Doesn't do it for me...As well as being an amalgamation of bits from various other bikes, as ali says, I'm sure that there's a bit of lego in there as well..!

No doubt it will fly and handle, but I'd expected something a bit classier.

Mark · 11-Sep-2004, 12:59

Very odd looking machine, and loads of other bikes thrown in for good measure. Quirky sums it up i think!

ali · 11-Sep-2004, 13:04

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but I'd expected something a bit classier.

Couldn't have put it better. Angling the cans just makes it look like the designer's trying too hard. Looks kinda like a wasp from the front.

If someone made a nice aftermarket set of cans for it, you painted the whole thing gloss black, changed that clutch cover for a cyclecat black anodised version, gave the lump to Neil at Sigma for a 1080 kit, removed the mirrors, and stuck slicks on it you'd have a wicked track tool. And a £20k hole in you finances.

Or you could pick a low-sided 749/8R for half that, got to be some around somewhere...

Redruth · 11-Sep-2004, 13:21

That is just urrggglly !

However well it might handle, I'd have to park it a couple of streets away and walk rather than be seen with it.

Iconic944ss · 11-Sep-2004, 15:38

Sorry Guys, its different and I like it !!!

F

dave w · 11-Sep-2004, 15:54

Not my cupa tea.... looks like a bit of mismatch....but i do like that seatunit....might be one of those bikes that could grow on you.... infact the more i look the more i like

rcgbob44 · 11-Sep-2004, 19:44

Something very strange, odd, something missing, can`t quite put my finger in the mish mash of parts!!!

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11-Sep-2004, 08:28	#1
KeefyB Registered Forum User WSB Hero Posts: 7,600 Join Date: May 2002 Location: The Fens. Mood: Lurkin'..... Bimota DB5 Here's the new Bimota DB5.It uses the 'fahsand DS lump.I'm not sure about the looks.Some components look a bit Benelli Tre-ish,while the fairing sides seem to be have designed for another bike! Reply

11-Sep-2004, 11:12	#3
sparkin Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,734 Join Date: Jun 2003 Mood: This is a carbon free zone! And I thought your Multistuka was confused Bring back square headlampsthat`s wot I reckon hey Ali! Reply

11-Sep-2004, 11:29	#4
Brent Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,379 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Weybridge Doesn't do it for me...As well as being an amalgamation of bits from various other bikes, as ali says, I'm sure that there's a bit of lego in there as well..! No doubt it will fly and handle, but I'd expected something a bit classier. Reply

11-Sep-2004, 12:59	#5
Mark Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,397 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Very odd looking machine, and loads of other bikes thrown in for good measure. Quirky sums it up i think! Reply

11-Sep-2004, 13:21	#7
Redruth Registered Forum User Ducati Meccanica Posts: 2,885 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Hemel Hempstead Mood: Fabulous That is just urrggglly ! However well it might handle, I'd have to park it a couple of streets away and walk rather than be seen with it. Reply

11-Sep-2004, 15:38	#8
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Sorry Guys, its different and I like it !!! F Reply

11-Sep-2004, 15:54	#9
dave w Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,584 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Poole Mood: My K5 Rocks !!!! Not my cupa tea.... looks like a bit of mismatch....but i do like that seatunit....might be one of those bikes that could grow on you.... infact the more i look the more i like Reply

11-Sep-2004, 19:44	#10
rcgbob44 Registered Forum User BSB Star Bikes: 998s, Jota, KTM 690 Duke Posts: 5,990 Join Date: May 2003 Location: Coulsdon, Surrey...........and hopefully Germany at some point in the future. Mood: My Jota goes rumpety rump! & I have my wife exactly where she wants me! Something very strange, odd, something missing, can`t quite put my finger in the mish mash of parts!!! Reply