For Sale: 2000 Bimota SB8R
Dear Santa: I doubt that I will ever be a good enough boy to deserve one of these carbon fiber wonders from Rimini. However I promise that if I do get one for Christmas that I will be so naughty on it that you will never, ever have to worry about getting me a present in the future……
Hmmm. Clearly my Santa writing needs some work. Thankfully this bike does not. Sit back, good RSBFS reader, and enjoy a few pages of unadulturated Italian goodness.
Let’s look at some numbers: With a reported 908 miles on the odometer, the SB8R “Special” was limited to approximately 150 units or so total. The Special is – for all intents and purposes – a standard SB8R draped with more carbon fiber than you can shake an aerospace stick at. The results are nothing more than stunning, as I’m sure you will agree.
More than one of these carbonated fizzy drinks have been listed on our site: This one has mileage so close to today’s post as to be the same bike; we also posted this one. I’ll take any of the three, thank you very much.
From the seller:
2000 BiMota SB8R superbike for sale from San Francisco Sports Cars. This hand-built super bike is now available for sale; with only 908 miles on the odometer this BiMota SB8R is like new. The highly engineered carbon fiber and aluminum frame and carbon fiber body, are hand assembled and represent the finest craftsmanship Italy has to offer. At every turn you see the handworking and design that went into building this spectacular bike. Accompanying the striking design, a Suzuki Sourced motor is coupled with a custom Magneti Marelli ECU, faring integrated functional ram-air cooling and Paioli upside down forks to create a true performance machine.This is not your everyday bike. Don’t miss an opportunity to own this low mileage, hand-built exotic bike!
There is always a risk that by putting ole St. Nick in the know will result in him wanting this bike instead of giving it to me. I will admit the danger; however the belief that the jolly fat man is more into red bikes than carbon helps even the odds. Besides, I’m not sure the big guy is sportbike material – these SB8R machines have tight cockpits, and could you image what would happen should his beard get stuck in the steering damper? All the Whos in Whoville would clearly be shocked and saddened by that outcome…
If you are the selfish sort and want this bike for yourself rather than saving it for Santa to deliver to me on the eve of the 24th (I promise not to light the fireplace that night…), your chance is now. Click the link and jump over to the auction. Bid to win, Mr. Scrooge – this is one Christmas wish that *somebody* deserves, even if it’s not me. Good luck!
MI
