Posts tagged as “motocorse”

A Different DB: 2004 Bimota DB5

Published May 14, 2013 by Ian

If you have issues seeing a Bimota possibly being tossed down the track; look away. The quick hits: no title, owner isn’t positive on exact year of the bike, loaded with race goodies and a $65,000 BIN (open to offers though).

The said goodies:

Pectel SQ6 ECU

Custom Made Wiring Harness

AIM Digital Dash

HPE Full Exhaust System

Completely Built 1178cc HyperMotard Engine

Ohlins Gas Forks

Ohlins Shock

BST Carbon Wheels

BREMBO Full Floating Rotors

BREMBO Billet MonoBloc Calipers

BREMBO Brake GP M/Cyl w/ Accosato Electric Lever Adjuster

BREMBO Clutch GP M/Cyl

ATTACK RACING Triple Trees

YOYODYNE Slipper Clutch

SP ELECTRONICS Quick Shifter

ANTIGRAVITY Lithium Lightweight Battery

Too many other items/mods to mention

What’s under the hood you ask?

This HyperMotard motored DB5 was built up to 1178cc / 102mm bore with very close to 117hp and was recently rebuilt with only 4 trackdays on it.

db tank

A look at your office. I’m curious about the custom built wiring harness. I’ve read a custom race harness can be quite a high dollar item.

db shock

All I see is dollar signs.

It has apparently won quite a few national and regional titles. Can you add another?

Click for the listing.

Ian

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2000 Bimota DB4 With Factory Race Kit

Published September 21, 2011 by Dan

In searching our archives for previous DB4 listings, I suspect this bike has potentially been on our site twice before. Why not a third time? The factory race kit adds FCR carbs, titanium exhaust, and a special tank to clear the carbs. Not to mention all the other goodies that came with it standard: Paoli adjustable front forks, Ohlins rear shock, Antera 3-spoke wheels, Brembo brakes/calipers/levers, etc…

2000 Bimota DB4 for sale on eBay

quote from seller’s listing:

I traded for this Bimota 1/5/09. Mileage was 4326; the bike now has 6000 miles. I have replaced the clutch slave cylinder, fuel filter and rear brake switch. The oil has of course been changed. The tires were new when I traded. It is due for Ducati 6000 mile service. The bike has no choke; it has racing carbs. It is equipped with factory race kit–$$$. Fuel reserve sender does not work. Some rust on steel hardware due to pool chemicals in garage. I have enjoyed this bike but it’s time to let someone else have a Bimota.

http://www.tapeworks.com/Stuff%20for%20Sale/Bimota%20DB4/DB4.html This is a link to the advertisement when I traded. If some pictures have question marks click on them and they should come up.

With 6k miles on the clock and a $9k buy-it-now, this sounds about right based on what our previous listings detail.

Found a video of a DB4 with the Corse exhaust on YouTube. Sound quality isn’t great but gives a good impression:

Collector alert! ZERO miles 1999 Bimota DB4 up for grabs!

Published April 29, 2011 by Phil

ZERO – as in not turned a wheel, nada, zilch, Z-E-E-R-O, miles 1999 Bimota DB4 with performance kit for sale in Michigan!

*update: as Joel and fellow RSBFS contributor Mike pointed out, the bike has 23 miles on the odometer, so strictly speaking it’s not a zero mile bike. Aside from the factory performance kit it has also an aftermarket clutch slave and a tinted windscreen.

While both these points do not detract the bike from what is it – a desirable and collectible, almost new Bimota DB4 – it is nevertheless not truly zero miles and not 100% original.*

From the same collector that brought you the zero miles Bimota DB1, Bimota Laser TT KB2, and a 1977 Ducati 900SS (on ebay now!) here’s another yet another zero miles Bimota from his amazing collection:

Up for auction is a 1999 Bimota DB4. This is a Brand New Zero Mile motorcycle that I am selling for my Dad who is selling his collection.

The condition of the bike is fantastic and is like new. It has been upgraded with the performance kit which is a Corse Exhaust and Kehin CR special Carburetors installed (the stock parts have been saved and will come with the bike). It does come with the original tool kit and literature. It also has a free and clear title in the sellers name.

Please take a look at the large pictures to get a better idea of condition and email me if you have any questions.

** Visit this link to see higher resolution pictures http://imageevent.com/joejo20/1999bimotadb4 **

Really, what’s there to say about ANY zero miles Bimota? It’s very desirable and collectible for sure, but I’d be too afraid to ride it. I like to ride my bikes and I guess I’m not a serious enough collector to have separate bikes for riding and for static display. $16,900 for a DB4 is a lot of money for sure, but how do you put a value on the fact that it’s zero miles?! Plus, if you are into that sort of thing, this is a low serial number bike (003) so may be worth just THAT much more…

This guy is a serious collector (just check out some of the other bikes in the background – Ducati NCR New Blue, Desmosedici, Ducati TT F1…) and I would love to see what else he will be listing for sale. My only question would be – if my dad has such an amazing collection, why would I sell it?!

If you like having a brand new 1999 Bimota DB4 for display in your collection (and who doesn’t?), // <![CDATA[ document.write(''); // ]]>click here to jump to the listing.

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2000 Bimota DB4 in New Hampshire

Published February 1, 2010 by Phil

Wow, with all the Bimotas up for sale lately, I’m giddy like a kid in the candy store! For those of you with cash in hand and ready to buy, it’s as good a time as ever for bike (and Bimota) shopping!

The latest one we found (thanks again Doug!) is a 2000 Bimota DB4 for sale in New Hampshire:

Powered by Ducati’s classic 900 air cooled motor the DB4 is about as close to a factory custom sportbike you will ever find. This bike has even got a few extras such as the Moto corse kit that included Keihin 41mm flatslide carburetors, a smaller fuel tank (to fit the larger carbs)and a full Titanium exhaust system. it also has Two brother racing clip-ons on the paoli forks.

Beautiful bike that will turn heads and draw a crowd where ever it goes.

Compared to the other Bimotas that have we listed before, this one is an absolute steal at $8500, although the half faired DB4 was very reasonably priced as well considering the list of upgrades added.

Someone buy it quick before I dip into my daughter’s education fund!

phil

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1994 Bimota DB2 in Houston

Published January 30, 2010 by Phil

It seems that the Bimota market is quite actively lately and it’s not even summer! If you’re looking to pick up a Bimota, this is a good time to do it so keep checking for our new posts!

This week we have yet another Bimota for sale – a 1994 DB2:

This is a 2 owner bike w/ 17225 miles. It has NEVER been ridden in the rain, and ALWAYS garage kept!

It has never been crashed but has fallen over due to a friend not knowing about the suicide stand.
All the bodywork is original, but needs paint.
The original owner had the dealer install the factory $8000.00 race kit before it was ever ridden!
The big bore kit and heads were done by Fast by Ferracci from 904cc to 944cc.
This bike has a long list of other carbon, titanium and aluminum upgrades to many to list!
I am asking $15,000 OBO or trade for a Ducati Hypermotard, NOTHING ELSE! so please don’t ask.

The DB2 is one of my favourites, utilizing the Ducati 900SS air-cooled lump – the DB2 is one of the more popular models with approx. 400 made in total. Famed Brit motorcycle journo Sir Alan Crashcart Cathcart even raced a DB2 – not sure for how long or in what race series, but I do remember it being sold on ebay for approx $10,000+.

Now this specific sample has very high mileage (for a Bimota), and although it claims to have the the “race kit” (to my knowledge that includes FCR carbs and a full exhaust), it’s not in its original paint (big no-no for any serious Bimota collector) and the 944cc kit, although nice, if also not a factory option. More concerning is that The $15,000 asking price is way too steep for the bike in this condition. There was a really nice DB2 listed on here back in June asking only $10,999, and more recently a Motocorse equipped DB4 for only $10,000 OBO.

Personally, I would offer around 7-8K+ only for this one.

phil

2000 Bimota SB8R in Brockton, MA

Published January 26, 2010 by Phil

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: Clean

Be 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

2008 Bimota DB6R in Miami

Published January 25, 2010 by Phil

Those who have been visiting our site for a while now would know that I am the resident Bimota freak, so whenever there’s one for sale, the guys would usually send them my way (thanks Dan!).

For your Monday viewing pleasure, here’s a 2008 Bimota DB6R with only 1100 demo miles on it:

2008 Bimota DB 6 R Demo. 1100 Miles. U.S. Specification with full warranty 24/ Unlimited Mileage. Personal Demo of the former Distributor for Bimota in North America. Priced for quick sale. Untitled and delivered on Certificate of Origin.

Includes the Zard high performance slip-ons as illustrated below.

Compared to the “standard” DB6 listed for sale in Vegas that I posted earlier, the DB6R is more potent with the Ducati 1100DS engine with a dry slipper clutch plus other upgrades such as lighter forged wheels, Brembo radial brake and clutch masters, and lots of carbon bits. All this adds up to a weight savings of 15.5 lbs over the DB6! Now that’s what I call a diet! For $5000 more (don’t forget the included Zard exhaust), I think this DB6R is a better deal.

Check out what MCN tester Mike Neeves have to say about the DB6R:

Of course, Japanese Bimota importer Motocorse also offers their own version of the DB6 – the DB6C (I can only guess that ‘C’ stands for Corse) with different (and in my opinion sexier) paint jobs and a tasty splash of Motocorse parts. Check out the video below of a DB6C and MV Agusta Brutale having some fun at the track:

If that video doesn’t get your blood pumping about the Delirio, you need to check if you still have a pulse!

phil

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Bimota DB4 in North Alabama

Published January 22, 2010 by Phil

Well, I guess it’s Friday – because there is a 2000 Bimota DB4 for sale in North Alabama!

<4k miles
Complete MotoCorse kit (exhaust, carbs, tank, etc.)
Factory ½ fairing
Custom tri-color paint
4-pad calipers
Marchesini forged Mg wheels
Brembo radial master cylinders (forged, both sides)
Enlarged rear storage area

The DB4 shares the same engine as the air-cooled Ducati 900 SS but with Bimota’s own alloy trellis frame, handled by Paoli forks up front with an Ohlins shock in the rear. The DB4 in standard trim is already a very nice handling and fun bike – with all the super desirable (full Motocorse kit [!] and forged Marchesinis … oi!) go-fast goodies added, this DB4 will for sure be one wicked ride!

Just for reference, here are some other tasty DB4s:

Full Carbon Dream carbon body work, lots of titanium bits and Motocorse goodies, Ohlins forks, Marchesini wheels… the best DB4 I’ve seen so far!

An early version (I think) of Japanese Bimota specialist Motocorse’s own DB4C

Motocorse’s version of their “production” (production meaning only 50 were ever made) Db4C with 944cc big bore kit, FCR carbs, titanium full exhaust system, forged wheels, suede leather seat…

Personally, I would have preferred the Carbon Dream version or Motocorse’s DB4c, but considering this one has the full Motocorse kit AND the Marchesinis, I wouldn’t kick it out of bed for eating crackers either! Standard DB4s have been floating around the $9000 range, so this one at $10,000 is definitely a good deal (the seller was asking $15,000 only a little over a year ago).

If you have been wanting to join the Bimota brigade, now is the time!

phil

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