The Bimota SB6R was an uprated version of the SB6, Bimota’s most popular bike – though for a niche Italian manufacturer, “popular” is a relative term (only 600 units were produced). The SB6R was only produced from 1997-1998, and in many eyes it’s the pinnacle of classic Bimota motorcycles – brutal power from a Japanese engine with the style of an Italian chassis. In typical Italian fashion, you had to pay to play…even back in 1997, this bike would set you back $35,000! The “S” of SB6R tells you that the engine for this bike came from Suzuki. Specifically, it was yanked from the Suzuki GSXR-1100 of the time. With Bimota-developed camshafts, it produced 156 horsepower and could propel the bike to a top speed of 175 miles per hour. It also came with some of the best components available at the time – Paoli suspension, Brembo brakes, and Marchesini wheels and more.
This example is VIN: ZESSB600XVR000029. The seller acquired it three months ago as part of a collection he sourced from Rockville Harley-Davidson in Guntersville, Maryland.
The bike has delivery mileage but the seller is unable to get a photo of the odometer without breaking the seal on the factory covering.
Maintenance:
None.
Modifications:
Per the seller, this bike is stock.
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:
“This bike is still new in the crate.”
Currently located in Sarasota, Florida, this Bimota is offered on the original MSO (which has been closed to Rockville Harley-Davidson).
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