No Reserve – 1997 Bimota YB11 with 2,010 Miles

Description

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Founded in 1973 in part by the acclaimed Massimo Tamburini and headquartered in Rimini, Italy adjacent the Adriatic Sea, Bimota’s nomenclature is simple: Y = Yamaha-powered. B = Bimota-designed. 11 = the 11th model with a Yamaha motor.

Bimota bestowed the name of “Super Leggera” on the YB11 – you can probably guess that the phrase translates to “Super Light.” How light is super? Dry weight was 403 pounds, an impressive 32 pounds lighter than the bike that the motor was taken from: a Yamaha YZF1000R Thunderace. Snagging a Japanese 4-cylinder motor and wrapping it in an exotic frame and bodywork is the classic Bimota formula going back to the 70s, but this bike was arguably more of a sports tourer than a road racer.

The Yamaha motor was originally good for 145 horsepower, but Bimota’s engineers bumped that 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.

600 were built, and 87 were sold in the US. Want to learn more? Check out this feature on the YB11 from the August 1996 edition of Cycle World here.

Manufactured July 1996, this example is VIN: ZES1YB116VRZES004.

The odometer shows 2,010 miles.

Maintenance:
In preparation for this listing, the seller had us install new Pirellis, replace the fuel sensor, install a new battery, and top off the coolant and brake fluid. We also sent the tank to GTL to be cleaned.

Our service department notes the following on their condition report:

Gas Tank Internal Condition: Ok, PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED
Tire Year Front/ Rear:4623/2523
Tire % Front/ Rear: 100/100
Tire Press Front/ Rear: 30/33
Brake % Front/ Rear :90/90
Front Hydraulic Fluid: New, < 1.5 % Moisture
Rear Hydraulic Fluid: New, < 1.5 % Moisture
Clutch Hydraulic Fluid: New, < 1.5 % Moisture
Engine Oil – LVL OK; Quality: New
Coolant – LVL: Ok; Quality: New
Low Beam: OK
High Beam: OK
Turn Signals: OK
Tail Light: OK
Brake Light: Ok
Plate Light: OK
Killswitch: OK
Horn: OK
Fork: OK
Shock/s: OK
Final Drive: Ok
Battery Standing Voltage: 12.96V Charging Voltage @ 4k RPM: 14.70V
Test Ride: 3.10 Miles, unit operates as designed

Modifications:
The bike appears to be stock.

Inside of the tank:

It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV Corsa tires with date codes of 2523 and 4623.

The sale includes two keys.

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 Bill of Sale only. 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 YB11 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!