Description
Please note: We believe that this is a 1996 model (carbureted) that has been titled as a 1997.
Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
In 1990, Bimota created the YB9 Bellaria – a 600cc-powered (from the Yamaha FZR600) sportbike that was their first two-seater. A couple of years later, Yamaha built a new motor for their upcoming YZF600, and Bimota utilized it to create a new model: the YB9SR.
The YB9SR was not officially sold in the US, though in a review for Cycle World, Alan Cathcart said “it’s likely to find some eager customers in Europe, however, for it is a true hard-nosed supersport contender, with unashamed racetrack breeding, a nominal passenger seat and aggressive styling based on that of Bimota’s Tesi ES. Bimota has hit the supersport target spot-on, the second time around.”
Interestingly, Yamaha actually provided Bimota with the new 600 engine before they even stuffed it in their own production bike. Thanks to an upgraded airbox and exhaust, the engine made 4 more horsepower (104 at 11,750 rpm) in the YB9SR than it did in the Yamaha. Alan continued, “throttle response on the YB9SR is so vivid you run the risk of unhooking the back tire momentarily when cranked over on bumpy surfaces, even if you twist the wrist with care. But the crisp acceleration you get from as low as 3000 rpm—the big hit of power happens at about 8000 rpm-is ample payoff for this rather sudden throttle response.”
Suspension duties were handled by Paioli (41mm forks and shock), and braking was taken care of by Brembo – including 320mm rotors up front.
Alan summed up the YB9 by saying, “So in Europe, at least, it looks like the 600 supersport category is about to have a new class standard imposed on it, and at the realistic price-in Europe, at least-of about $15,000. American 600cc fans with a taste for the exotic and access to the gray-market pipeline are advised to make the most of it.” Lucky for you, this one’s already in the US.
This example is VIN: YB900422. It came to Iconic as an import; prior history is not known.
The odometer shows 34,654 kilometers (21,532 miles).
Maintenance:
In preparation for the listing, the seller had us clean and sync the carbs, replace the intake manifold, replace the throttle cables, and replace the air filter. We also replaced the spark plugs, replaced the valve cover gasket, changed the oil and oil filter, flushed the coolant, serviced the front and rear brakes, replaced the fork oil and seals, and replaced the grips and clutch lever. Finally, we replaced the fuel pump gasket and the in-tank fuel line, installed a fuel strainer, replaced the sprockets and chain, re-wired the brake light, and installed new Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV tires with date codes of 4421 and 2022.
Olly did the work, he notes the following in his condition report:
Tire Years – Front: 2021; Rear:2022
Tire Life – Front/ Rear: 100%
Tire Pressure – Front: 32PSI; Rear:
36PSI
Brake Life – Front/ Rear: 90%
Hydraulic Fluid – New
Drive Chain: New Chain + Sprockets
Engine Oil – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Coolant – Level: Ok; Quality: New
Low Beam: Ok
High Beam: Ok
Turn Signals: Ok
Tail Light: Ok
Brake Light:
Plate Light: Ok
Kill Switch: Ok
Horn: Ok
Battery: 12.20
Test Ride – Bike operates as intended
Modifications:
Sansei Racing clip-ons.
Supersprox rear sprocket.
Aftermarket 120W outlets.
Inside of the tank:
The sale includes two keys and a Bimota hex tool.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Bimota is offered on a clean Oregon title. Please note that as an import, this bike lacks certain compliance and emissions stickers that the state of California would require to transfer a title. Have any YB9 SR stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please note: We believe that this is a 1996 model (carbureted) that has been titled as a 1997.
