Bimota DB7 vs Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 (2011)

Side-by-side spec comparison, pricing, and a plain-English breakdown of how the Bimota DB7stacks up against the Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65. Numbers pulled from manufacturer spec sheets — click either bike for the full review.

Spec comparison

SpecBimota DB7Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65
Model year20111984
Price$4,548
Engine1098 cc1098 cc
Horsepower160 hp121 hp
Torque123 Nm102 Nm
Weight170 kg242 kg
Seat height32 mm33 mm
Fuel capacity4.8 L5.8 L
Fuel typepetrolpetrol
Transmission6-speed6-speed
Front brakesDouble disc. Floating Discs Brembo, Radial Caliper Brembo 4-Pistons, 4-PadsDouble disc. Dual disc with twin-piston calipers
Rear brakesSingle disc. Bimoto 2-pistons, 2-pads Brembo callipersSingle disc. Disc with twin-piston caliper
Tires120/70-ZR17 / 180/55-ZR17 110/90-18 / 130/90-17

Bimota DB7 vs Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 — which should you buy?

Picking between the Bimota DB7 and the Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 usually comes down to the numbers you care about most. On paper, the Bimota DB7 brings 160 hp in a 170 kg package, while the Honda VF 1100 S Sabre V65 counters with 121 hp at 242 kg.

Our spec tables above highlight the winning number on each line. For the full rider-focused reviews including real-world fuel economy, service costs and available colors, click into either bike: