Update 12.4.2017: The owner has informed us that this bike is now sold. Congratulations to buyer and seller! -dc
The Bimota SB8R is a special machine on a regular day, but this featured listing takes the rarity and prestige up a couple notches, as it is bedecked with a list of mega-expensive, unobtanium parts that would make a World Superbike team blush.
The most obvious is the unpainted, full-carbon bodywork, which encapsulates Bimota’s hand-built frame and the powerplant from a Suzuki TL-1000R. The tank is also a full-carbon fiber piece from an SB8K. We’ll just let the seller list the rest of the $45,000 upgrade package in just a minute. Its length and breadth are truly astounding.
On top of the choice list of farkles, the bike has covered just 2,000 miles in the last 17 years, and has been with its original owner the whole time. It was purchased new at Bob Smith/MotoPoint in Pennsylvania. The only possible knock on this machine is that the current owner sold off all its factory pieces to fund the modifications. Be that as it may, you can find a factory original SB8R if you look, and you likely will never see another like this one.
From the seller:
2000 Bimota SB8R. Purchased new from Bob Smith/MotoPoint, the original USA importer in Pennsylvania. 2000 Original miles. Never down, never scratched. Over $45K into the bike. Beyond customized with thousands spent and many years of modifications. Replaced all original factory plastic panels with true carbon fiber including tank from an SB8K. All other replaced factory parts were sold to fund the modifications. All graphics including stripes and logos are decals and can be removed for different look. Pampered from day one. Always garaged and covered. No stories, just an honest, impeccably maintained bike. As with all Bimota’s, very fast, very agile. Sold with clear title in my name. Located in Colorado. $21,000.00 OBO
List of modifications:
DYMAG CARBON/MAGNESIUM 5 SPOKE WHEELS 17X3.5 FRONT 17X6 REAR
MOTO CORSE TITANIUM SLIP-ON EXHAUST
MOTO CORSE CARBON CLIPON BARS
DYNOJET POWER COMMANDER V
RIZOMA MASTER RESERVOIR
RIZOMA SLAVE RESERVOIR
RIZOMA CLUTCH RESERVOIR
RIZOMA GRIPS
RIZOMA BAR ENDS
RIZOMA FENDER ELIMINATOR KIT
RIZOMA TURN SIGNALS
ALTH ROTORS
MICHELIN PILOT POWER TIRES
MAGICAL RACING (JAPAN) CARBON MIRRORS
RACEBOLTS ANODIZED ALUMINUM FASTENERS
MARCHESINI ANODIZED RACE FUEL CAP
MOTO CORSE FUEL TRIMMER
STAINLESS STEEL BRAKE LINE KIT
CUSTOM WINDOW CLUTCH COVER
CUSTOM ANODIZED PRESSURE PLATE
PITBULL FRONT AND REAR STANDS
FACTORY BIMOTA COVER
FACTORY EURO SPEC SB8R HEADLIGHT ASSEMBLY
FACTORY SB8RS GOLD BILLET/CARBON FOOTPEG ASSEMBLIES
FACTORY SB8RS GOLD REAR SPROCKET
BREMBO RACE GOLD BRAKE AND CLUTCH LEVERS
FACTORY SB8K CARBON FUEL TANK
FACTORY UNPAINTED CARBON TAIL SECTION
GUSTAFSSON WINDSCREEN
CUSTOM CARBON SIDE PANELS
CUSTOM CARBON BELLY PANELS
GOLD ANODIZED FRAME CAPS
GOLD ANODIZED TAIL SECTION MOUNTING BOLTS
GOLD ANODIZED FRONT SPROCKET RETAINING BRACKET
MOTO CORSE CUSTOM SUEDE SEAT ASSEMBLY
MOTO CORSE CARBON SHIFT ROD
STM ANODIZED PRELOAD ADJUSTERS
Needless to say, copying this bike for the $21,000 asking price would be impossible, even if you could find the right pieces and parts. The bike is located in Colorado.
