Here’s a mouth watering Bimota YB5 in time capsule condition and advertised as all original with a mere 4,384 miles from new! The pictures are well done but there’s also no denying this bike is clean enough to eat off of.
1988 Bimota YB5 for sale on eBay
from the seller:
INTRODUCTION:::
You are bidding on a 1988 Bimota YB5, it is estimated that only 196 YB5 units were produced, this is example #96. The YB5 models came equipped with a tuned Yamaha fj1200 motor and produce around 130hp, and 80 lb-ft torque. In addition to tuning the motor Bimota loaded the bike with high end components such as Marzocchi M1 forks, brembo calipers, brembo cast iron floating rotors, Marvic wheels and many other beautifully high quality CNC billet bits. The YB5 was the last Bimota designed by Massimo Tamburini and is one of the rare ones with provisions for a passenger. This particular Bimota YB5 model is in all original condition, and has an exceptionally low 7060 kilometers (4384miles) on the odometer. But please feel free to read more about the specifics of this bike and look at the pictures for verification. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. U.S. and International bidders are welcome to bid on this motorcycle but must arrange shipping themselves…
CONDITION:::
All of the body panels are in excellent condition, there no cracks or any paint nicks anywhere. The frame is in excellent condition and the paint on the frame is in very nice shape. Overall the motorcycle is nearly perfect cosmetically. Mechanically the bike runs and rides perfect, there are no oil leaks anywhere and all of the engine paint is in excellent condition. All of the electrical components work as they should; lights, blinkers, horn, speedo, tach, fuel gauge, all work properly. The bike just had a full service tune up so mechanically everything was inspected and replaced if necessary with original parts. The recent service includes, full carburetor cleaning, synchronized carburetors, new tires, new chain, new brake pads, air filter, oil filter, front and rear brake fluid flush, spark plugs.
CONCLUSION:::
This is a great opportunity to buy a rare all original Bimota YB5. If you need any additional pictures or have any additional questions please feel free to email us. Domestic & International buyers are welcome to bid but have to arrange the shipping themselves; however we will be glad to help with any loading of the motorcycle. We have assisted in shipping motorcycles overseas for other customers in the past. Please feel free to bid as long as you make the shipping arrangements.
eBay is now allowing seller’s to upload video and the one attached to this listing is well worth checking out. I’d wear headphones or make sure the subwoofer is hooked up — it’s intoxicating!
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