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This post is in our archives. Links in this post have been updated to point to similar bikes available to bid on eBay.Thanks Doug for tipping me off on another Bimota up for grabs. This time it’s a 2000 SB8R from Dunbar Euro Sports in Brockton, MA:
Details are scarce but here they are:
Year: 2000
Manufacturer: Bimota
Model: SB8R
Primary Color: RED/GREEN/WHITE
Use: 7135 mi
Equipment Condition: Excellent
Title Status: CleanBe different and own one of these rare and collectible bikes. Suzuki TL1000 engine.
As mentioned, the SB8R uses the wonderful Suzuki TL1000 V twin engine, housed in Bimota’s own alloy/carbon hybrid frame (aluminum beams + carbon plates) – possibly the first carbon production frame in the world? You can read up about it on World Wide Bimota Enthusiasts Circle (yes, it’s quite a mouthful!).
Here’s a video of a SB8RS (‘S’ for special with all natural carbon bodywork):
The SB8R is not on my favourite list of Bimotas as I think it looks too front heavy, especially with those twin in-let air ducts, but (again) Japanese Bimota distributor Motocorse’s own version – the SB8RC – looks and sounds SO much better. I love Motocorse – they have the magic touch of turning something already exotic into something that’s sexier and even more desirable!
phil
