In livery looking a bit like an xmas ribbon candy, this sweet DB4 claims just 325 miles, minty fresh and some nice factory accessories.
2000 Bimota DB4 for sale on eBay
Bimota borrowed Ducati’s 904cc desmodue for the DB4, replacing its fuel injection with Mikuni carburetors and of course their own exhaust system. An identical 80 hp were the result, though torque improved a bit. As always, the chassis is the real story, with an alloy space frame and swingarm, a skwosh smaller than the donor machine. Premium Paoli forks and Öhlins monoshock are part of the package, as are 320mm Brembo Gold Line brakes. Though it has a full fairing, it’s lightly built and carbon accessories keep the riding weight under 400 lbs.
Not really enough pictures to answer any question, but this DB4 looks every bit as good as 325 miles might suggest. No word on why the forks are Öhlins rather than the expected Paoli, but it’s a happy circumstance. The front brake lever’s end has been removed, but no sign of any other damage. Not a huge money bike, but a pre-purchase inspection and engine run might be worth every inconvenience. Limited notes from the eBay auction:
Here is your chance to own a very low mileage rare bike! The Bimota DB4 is in very good condition and will include the factory cover as well as the stand. This bike was part of a collection and was serviced. It has a brand new battery and starts right up. Grab this one of a kind beauty at the lowest price online currently.
Bimota concentrated on Japanese power trains early on, and took advantage of Ducati’s L-twins starting in 1986. Since then it’s been a series of winners, with success meaning a few hundred copies. The brilliant 904 combined with the lightweight chassis made for a twisty road sweetheart. Not sure a classic Bimota with not even break-in miles will ever find its way to the road again, but like a winning Powerball ticket, it would sure be nice to try.
-donn
Really strange listing. Looks like the seller bought a couple of Ducati at an estate sale in summer 2017.
https://auctionguy.com/spaulding-lake-estate-online-only-auction-s-400537.html
Does not look like anything has been done to them since. Details were limited in the auction notes.
I asked the seller about the forks and he said they were original. I really doubt that, but also understand how the seller could not be an expert either.
Wheels and masters look way more modern and not period like the calipers and forks.
Im semi local and would love this to upgrade my 1000SS as well as have it join my other Bimota.
Funny, all the stuff the big “B” did was diesels, unless you count the 2 stroke flop V- Doo-Doo. Why didn’t they do a real tried and true v or square 4 smoker? For that matter why didn’t any of the big four ever expand on a road going G.P. bike?
Seller doesn’t know how to photograph a bike to SELL.
Not a single picture of the right OR left side straight on
Had a couple of these over the years. Great bikes!! Not sure how much of this bike is actually Bimota. Not that that’s bad – the upgrades appear high quality and should be improvements. But pretty sure forks, brakes, wheels and masters are all replacements. I’d want to know why BEFORE I bought it.
Chuck S.
Same seller as the D16RR that was on here a week or so ago. I agree with Donn and @surffly, I believe the stock forks were Paoli with Bimota branded bottom castings, these look like aftermarket Ohlins. Also, I don’t think that is the stock front fender. Regardless, what is clear is that is has fallen over on the right side, as the front brake lever tip is gone, the right bar end is scuffed, and the mirror mount is bent on the right side (the mirror is sagging down compared to the left). What’s not clear is if that has anything to do with the front end of the bike being changed, although I would imagine if you were splurging on a set of Ohlins forks, fixing the fairing/mirror bracket and controls would be a no brainer. What’s hard to figure out is how all of this happened in 325 miles… Oh yeah, the broken (or poorly seated) stalk on the left rear turn signal is something I can’t stop looking at; I cannot understand why any seller would not sort out super easy, and super obvious things like that. It just makes the bike look obviously neglected to list it with broken/damaged small trim parts.
Take a look at the pictures in the old auction listed I posted.
Has the broken levers in them too.
Seller claims something fell on the bike, but did not damage the bodywork.
Dont see any damage in the pictures, but the pictures are not that great.
The overall effort and details are REALY lacking here.
@surffly Yeah, the bike does not look like it has been touched since the estate auction several years ago. The only thing that has changed is the price…he’s hoping for double what he paid for it. At the sold prices, the Benelli looks like the best catch at that 2017 estate auction.
Talked to the seller last night. He is the auction house from the 2017 listings.
The story is that some local Dr owned the collections. He got himself into hot water and tried to liquidate the bikes. Courts stepped in and said that was a no go. SO while they show as sold, this is incorrect.
Was told that the DB4 runs, nut stumbles. Claimed to have gone through a shop to prep for sale. Apparently the bill was $1700, but could not pry any details of what was actually done. Repeatedly asked about belts, no answer. Assume they need to be changed. Tires are out of date.
He was sticking with the comment that the forks and wheels were on the bike when the Dr bought it.
Apparently the clutch lever damage was from moving it out of the Drs garage. Take a look at the 2017 pictures. That place was a mess. Says that the bike never fell over, nor shows and damage on the body.
Really could be a nice bike for someone. Personally I would love it. But the price just makes zero sense.