Although they built their reputation around their race-spec bikes, Bimota also built plenty of street-biased bikes. There’s obviously no real racing class for a bike like the Bimota YB5, powered as it was by Yamaha’s 1188cc FJ1200 engine and 5 speed transmission. But while it may not have been eligible for any race series, the…
Prior to April of this year we hadn’t seen a Bimota YB5 pop up for sale since 2009 so of course now there is a second one, and instead of being far away in New Zealand this one is a bit closer to the RSBFS offices, with a location in Laval Quebec, Canada. The YB5…
Here are some rare modern classics for sale on eBay for under $10k each. Let the Italian goodness begin: 1987 Bimota YB5 with a current bid of $8500, 4 days remaining: quote from seller’s eBay listing: This lightweight cycle (from 208 units made in 1987) comprises classic Bimota tri-color design, Yamaha FJ1200 engine, robust 41.7…
Located in Greenwich, Connecticut is a higher mileage (for a Bimota) 1987 Bimota YB5. This YB5 has 19,838 miles, making it a higher mileage Bimota–most seem to hover around the 5k or less mark. However, what this YB5 does offer is the opportunity to actually use your Bimota without worrying about depreciation. This bike still…