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Additional photos of this Bimota YB11 Superleggera are available here for your perusal.
Bimota’s nomenclature is simple:
Y = Yamaha-powered
B = Bimota-designed
11 = the 11th model with a Yamaha motor.
In this case, the YB11 specifically utilized the 1,002cc inline 4 motor from a YZF1000R (known in some markets as the Thunderace), but the Bimota weighed an impressive 32 pounds less than the Yamaha. That might be why the Italian firm called this the “Superleggera.” Just 600 YB11s were built, 87 of which were originally sold in the United States. In addition, Bimota produced 50 examples of a 25th Anniversary model.
The Yamaha motor was originally good for 145 horsepower, but Bimota’s engineers bumped the number up with a larger airbox, new exhaust, and a carb re-jet. The original MSRP was approximately $30,000, and that bought you revisions to the usual Bimota frame – the main crossmember was relocated towards the steering head and the swingarm pivot point was revised. Paioli supplied the suspension, including gigantic 51mm front forks that were fully adjustable.
This example (VIN: ZESYB1100YR000628) is #22 of the 50 25th Anniversary bikes and it is one of over thirty motorcycles that we will be auctioning off from the Alan Wilzig collection over the next couple of weeks. Alan acquired it from Bimota Spirit in North Carolina n 2006.
The odometer shows 1 mile.
Modifications:
Aftermarket fluid reservoirs.
Battery tender lead.
Cosmetic Blemishes:
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on the original Pirelli Dragon MTR01 and MTR02 tires.
The sale includes one key and a Bimota leather key fob.
It also includes the “Instruction For Using” and passenger seat.
Currently located at our facility in Santa Monica, California (please make an appointment for an inspection), this Bimota is offered on a Bill of Sale only. Have any YB11 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please Note: In response to customer requests, we are implementing an automatic bid bump: if your proxy bid meets or exceeds the reserve price, bidding will jump up to meet that price and you will see “Reserve price has been met” under the price. Please contact abhi@iconicmotorbikes.com if you have any questions!