The DB1 brought Bimota into profitability when it was released in 1985. Designed by Frederico Martini, it was the company’s first Ducati powered machine, making use of the Pantah’s 750cc mil. For its successor – the DB2 – Pierluigi Marconi helmed the design and paired a 900SS powerplant with a hand made chrome-molybdenum trellis frame that extended the tubular design to the swingarm.
It came with 41mm Paioli forks and a rear Ohlins shock, both fully adjustable. The air-cooled V-Twin yielded 86 horsepower (a slight upgrade from the 900SS thanks to a different intake and exhaust system). Weighing just 370 pounds dry, nearly every press reviewed ended with a comment that this was the best Bimota yet. Want to learn more? Check out this summary from Sports Car Market in 2009. A total of 408 DB2s were built from 1993-1998: 285 with the full fairing, and 123 with the half fairing.
In 1994, Bimota debuted a fuel-injected variant called the DB2 SR, which supposedly stood for “Sport Racing”. Ducati didn’t have a fuel injection system at the time so Bimota boldly partnered with TDD in Bologna to create one and in the process they bumped output to 89.4 horsepower and 66.5 foot-pounds of torque. The bodywork remained the same but the SR got a striking red/white/purple livery that never fails to catch attention paired with a black frame and wheels. Per a review from Carole Nash: “it´s a magical motorcycle, the SR, giving an extra edge to the original DB2´s exquisite blend of style, agility and charisma. If money´s no object and you prefer the thunder and lightning of a slim, torquey V-twin to the sheer speed of a multi, the DB2 SR provides as much fun as you can have on two wheels.”
This example is VIN: 7A8L1001197000554. The seller acquired it two years ago from a private party in upstate New York who had imported the bike from Australia.
During his ownership, the seller has covered roughly 500 miles. The odometer shows 7,740 miles.
“1 of roughly 157 DB2 SR models made by Bimota. Unsure if there is any other one in the U.S. Runs and rides excellent.”
Maintenance:
The seller had noted Ducati technician Steve Saucier do “belts, fluids, and tires” in March of 2024. Per the seller, there are no known mechanical issues.
Modifications:
Marving carbon fiber exhaust.
Pazzo Racing levers, O’Neal grips.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tires with date codes of 3923 and 4323.
The sale includes 1 ignition key.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Goshen, New York, this Bimota is offered on a clean New York title. Have any DB2 SR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
