2013 Bimota DB12 B Tourist

Specifications
- Category
- Sport touring
- Displacement
- 1198.4 ccm (73.13 cubic inches)
- Engine
- Ducati Testastretta engine
- Power
- 147.9 HP (108.0 kW) @ 9250 RPM
- Torque
- 124.5 Nm (12.7 kgf-m or 91.8 ft.lbs) @ 7500 RPM
The 2013 Bimota DB12 B Tourist
The 2013 Bimota DB12 B Tourist marks the sport-touring variant in Bimota's DB line, built around a borrowed Ducati V-twin dressed in the Rimini firm's own chassis philosophy. This isn't a bike designed for casual weekend cruising; it rewards riders who want a sportbike's front-end feel and engine character but need a more upright stance and a bit more comfort over distance. Handling stays sharp and eager despite the "Tourist" badge, which mostly shows up in ergonomics and a more accommodating riding position rather than any softening of the machine's personality. The Testastretta engine gives it real midrange punch, so it doesn't need to be thrashed to feel alive on a fast road.
The 2013 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2012 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences.
This appeals to riders who already own or have owned Ducatis and want something rarer, hand-built in smaller numbers, with a workshop-level attention to chassis tuning. Collector interest sits at a moderate level, mostly from Bimota specialists who value low-production models over mainstream sport-tourers.




