The Intermot Show in Munich saw the launch of what has since become Bimota's new DB5 1000 model. This project was conceived with the ambition to take Bimota back to its origins: compactness, lightness and refined mechanical details were the initial inputs in the execution of a dream completely Made in Italy. Instantly, the design of the DB5 prototype earned honors from the experts (1st place Design Awards, Supersport category) and public alike (1st place visitor poll Most Beautiful Bike).A dream, which has become real, re-interpreting Bimota's traditional characteristics which have left an indelible mark in the history of the motorcycle, models such as the HB1, KB2 Laser, DB1 and other designs which will never be forgotten by enthusiasts all over the world.
Powered by a Ducati 1000 DS air-cooled engine, this new model presents several details which only a Bimota can boast: tubular steel trellis frame with machined plates in aircraft alloy, a hitherto unseen tubular composite swing- arm, and fully adjustable Öhlins suspension.
The styling by Sergio Robbiano enhances the aggressiveness of the DB5 by leaving most of the mechanical parts in view; it could be compared to a jewel-studded precious piece of art.
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