The successor of the uber-limited HB1, Bimota’s HB2 replicated the formula of Honda engine inside a Bimota frame. This time Bimota used the engine from the CB900F, and produced a much more “reasonable” number of examples – 193 of them.
Per usual, Bimota used high spec parts like Campagnolo wheels, Ceriani forks, and De Carbon shocks to complement the in-house frame. The bike was 441 pounds – a whopping 70 less than the CB900F. One magazine was able to hit 138 miles per hour in a period test and the handling put nearly every other bike to shame. Bike magazine put it simply: “what Bimota have done is made a 900 handle like a 500.”
Bike magazine continued with effusive praise in their review: “There are no mirrors, no indicators, no pillion seat, no luggage space, and only enough room for the pilot if he is prepared to stretch and squeeze his body into the position the machine demands. It is uncompromising, uncomfortable, anti social, and impractical. it is also the most incredible exhilarating and beautiful experience on two wheels other than winning the 500cc World Championship. Compared to that the Bimota is cheap.”
This example is VIN: HB200041. The seller acquired it roughly fifteen years ago from the original owner.
The seller has not ridden it during his ownership. The odometer shows 3,638 kilometers (2,260 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us perform a safety inspection, clean/sync the carbs, flush the fuel, change the oil/filter, flush the hydraulic fluids, clean/lube/adjust the chain, replace the regulator/rectifier, replace the petcock, and install a new battery. Our service department notes the following on their condition report:
Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok
Engine Oil Level: Ok
Engine Oil Quality: New
2T Oil Level: N/A
Coolant Level: N/A
Coolant Quality: N/A
Front Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Front Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Level: Ok
Rear Hydraulic Fluid Quality: New
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Level: N/A
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid Quality: N/A
Final Drive Condition: Cleaned, Lubed, Adjusted
Headlight High Beam: Ok
Headlight Low Beam: Ok
Passing Light: N/A
Parking Light: N/A
Turn Signals: N/A
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light (Front Switch): Ok
Brake Light (Rear Switch): Ok
Plate Light: Ok
Horn: LH Intermittent RH Non-Functional
Kill Switch: Ok
Brake Pad % Remaining Front: 90%
Brake Pad % Remaining Rear: 90%
Forks: Ok
Shock/s: Bump Stop Broken
Tire Date Code Front: Pre-2000
Tire Date Code Rear: Pre-2000
Tire % Remaining Front: 80%
Tire % Remaining Rear: 80%
Tire Press. Front: 34 PSI
Tire Press. Rear: 36 PSI
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.6V
Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.2V
Running Condition: Runs Well on Bench; Runs Well on Test Ride
Test Ride Completed: Yes
Test Ride Distance: 2 KM
Notes:
-Baffle foam in fuel tank
-Tires installed: 120/80-16 & 150/80-16
Modifications:
The seller states: “We bought it through a Bimota dealer who had it painted by someone who regularly painted Bimotas for them.”
Battery tender lead.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin tires from before 2000.
The sale includes two ignition keys and some promotional materials.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Panorama City, California, (please make an appointment for an inspection) this Bimota is offered on a clean Michigan title. Have any HB2 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
