Difference between revisions of "Bimota"

From WOI Encyclopedia Italia
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m
m
 
(9 intermediate revisions by the same user not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
__NOEDITSECTION__
+
{{X}}
−
[[Image:logo_bimota.jpg|140px|center]]
+
[[Image:logo_bimota.jpg|120px|center]]
 +
[[image:BimotDB2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Bimota DB2 at [http://www.woiow.com Wheels Of Italy]]]'''
  
  
−
----
+
'''Bimota''' is an [[Italian]] [[motorcycle]] [[company]] located in the city of [[Rimini]].
  
−
[[image:BimotDB2.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'''Bimota DB2 at Wheels Of Italy''']]
 
  
 +
==Decoding models names ==
 +
The names of Bimota motorcycles are very schematic:
 +
* ''1st'' letter: <br> Identifies the provider of the [[engine]] ("Y" to Yamaha, "H" for Honda, "K" for Kawasaki, "S" for Suzuki, "HD" for Harley-Davidson, then the "D" for Ducai).
 +
* ''2nd'' letter: <br> Bimota Initial "B"
 +
* ''3rd'' letter: <br> type model
 +
* ''4th'' letter (if any): <br> The different versions of the same model
  
−
'''BiMoTa''' is a small, semi-bespoke [[Italy|Italian]] [[motorcycle]] manufacturer.
+
The only exceptions are the [[500-Vdue Bimota|500-Vdue]] which is concerned entirely designed by Bimota Tesi and (1D, 2D e 3-D), which has a particular pattern of front suspension.
  
−
Founded in [[1973]] in [[Rimini]], [[Italy]] by Bianchi, Morri and [[Massimo Tamburini|Tamburini]]: the first two letters of each forming the name '''''BI'''''-'''''MO'''''-'''''TA''''', a [[portmanteau]] which also resembles the 'moto' part of 'motorcycle'.
 
  
−
At the time of foundation, the state of frame design and overall packaging was poor, and so BiMoTa concentrated on taking great existing engines and building excellent motorcycles around them. They first customised the top-models of [[Suzuki]], [[Honda]] and [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]]. In the [[1980s]] they also customised [[Yamaha Motor Corporation|Yamaha]] and [[Ducati]].  
+
== History ==
 +
[[Image:Bimota KB1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Bimota KB1]]
 +
The Bimota was born in [[1966]] as a company in the field of heating and air conditioning. Its name is the first two letters of the surname of the three founding partners: Bianchi, Morri and Tamburini.
 +
A few years later [[Massimo Tamburini]], designer, directs the company towards the production of special components for motorcycles and in [[1973]] the company began working in the motorcycle field.
  
−
Today they make very expensive and exclusives bikes, as they develop cutting-edge chassis and add very high-end suspension and other components to push handling and performance levels. In present, they build four models: DB5 Mille, [[BiMoTa SB8K|SBK8]] Gobert, SBK8 Santa Monica and Tesi 2D, which uses [[Hub-center steering|hub center steering]]. Bimota model names reflect the origin of the engines they begin with; Yamaha- and Ducati- engined creations began with Y and D respectively. Thus the DB5 and SB8K are the 5th Ducati-engined and 8th Suzuki-engined models.
 
  
−
In 1997 the injected 500 cc two stroke [[V Due]] appeared.
+
=== Features ===
 +
Bimota has never built [[Internal combustion engine|engine]] on its own, with the exception of "[[500-Bimota Vdue|Vdue-500]]". At the beginning of its activity creates Bimota [[chassis (mechanics)|frame]] and motorcycles in competition, the various were the ''YB1'', ''YB2'',''YB3'', ''HDB1'', ''HDB2'', and ''SB1''.
  
−
In [[2005]] in [[Milan]] Motorbike Exposition, Bimota launched a new naked motorbike derived from the DB5Mille: the new DB6 Delirio.
 
  
−
In [[2007]], the company commercialized a greatly improved version of the Tesi 2D, the Tesi 3D, using the same concept of a double-swingarm design.
+
==Products==
  
−
[[Virginio Ferrari]] won the 1987 TTF1 title aboard a YB4 EI, partnering with [[Davide Tardozzi]].
+
Bimota model names reflect the origin of the engines they begin with: [[Yamaha]] engined models being with a "Y", [[Honda]] models with a "H", [[Suzuki]] versions with a "S", [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]] versions with a "K", and [[Ducati]] versions with a "D".  For example, the DB5 and SB8K are the 5th Ducati-engined and 8th Suzuki-engined models.
  
−
Their bikes have been raced over the years, winning several early [[Superbike World Championship]] races ([[Davide Tardozzi]] taking five in 1988), and also the 1980 350cc constructor's title. After many years without success, the [[Australia]]n rider [[Anthony Gobert]] caused a major shock in 2000 by winning a wet race on one.
+
===1970s===
  
−
[[Image:Bimota_DB_5_Mille_prototype01.JPG|thumb|right|250px|'''Bimota DB 5 Mille prototype''']]
+
* '''HB1''' First Bimota, made in 1972 by Tamburini from the wreck of a [[Honda CB750]].  10 examples were ultimately made.
 +
* '''SB2''' Introduced in 1977.  Used an engine from a [[Suzuki]] GS750.  Dry weight was 60lbs lighter than the GS750.  140 units made.
 +
* '''KB1''' Introduced in 1978. Engine from a [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]] Z900.  827 units made.
 +
* '''SB2/80''' Introduced in 1979.  Used a [[Suzuki]] GS750 engine.  30 units made.
  
−
Bimota's co-founder and long-time chief designer [[Massimo Tamburini|Tamburini]] has been an influential player in the development of other Italian brands, most significantly his work on the popular [[Ducati 916]] and [[MV Agusta F4 series|MV Agusta F4]]; other designers such as current Bimota chief [[Sergio Robbiano]] have also been involved with larger-volume manufacturers.
+
===1980s===
  
−
==External links==
+
* '''SB3'''  Introduced in 1980.  Engine from a [[Suzuki]] GS 1000.  402 copies made.
 +
* '''KB1''' Introduced in 1981.  Engine from a Kawasaki Z900.  827 units made.
 +
* '''KB2''' Introduced in 1982.  Evolution of the KB1 using a [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]] Z500 engine.  177 copies made.
 +
* '''HB2''' Introduced in 1982.  Used an engine from a [[Honda CB900F]].  Dry weight of the Bimota was over 70lbs lighter than the CB900F.  193 copies made.
 +
* '''HB3''' Introduced in 1983.  Used an engine from a [[Honda]] [[Honda CB series|CB]]1100.  101 units made.
 +
* '''KB3''' Introduced in 1983.  Engine from a [[Kawasaki Heavy Industries|Kawasaki]] J1000.  112 copies.
 +
* '''SB4''' Introduced in 1983.  Engine from a [[Suzuki GSX]]1000.  272 copies.
 +
* '''SB5''' Introduced in 1985.  Engine from a [[Suzuki GSX]]1135.  158 units.
 +
* '''DB1''' Introduced in 1985.  First Bimota to use a [[Ducati]] engine, in this case a Ducati 750.  453 units made.
 +
* '''DB1S'''  Evolution of the DB1, introduced in 1986.  63 copies made.
 +
* '''DB1SR''' Continuing evolution of the DB1, introduced in 1987.  153 copies made.
 +
* '''YB5''' Introduced in 1987.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FJ1200]].  208 units.
 +
* '''YB4 EI'''  Introduced in 1988.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FZ750]].  303 copies.
 +
* '''YB6''' Introduced in 1988.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FZR1000]].  546 units.
 +
* '''YB6 EXUP''' Evolution of the YB6, introduced in 1989.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FZR1000]] EXUP.  Dry weight was 50lbs lighter than the FZR1000 EXUP.  650 units made.
 +
* '''YB6 Tuatara''' Evolution of the YB6 EXUP, introduced in 1989.  60 units made.
  
−
* [http://www.bimota.it Official website]
+
===1990s===
−
* [http://www.forza-bimota-classic.com  french endurance team which use few Bimota classic]
 
−
* [http://www.bimota-freun.de German website with international forum]
 
  
 +
* '''YB8''' Introduced in 1990.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FZR1000]] EXUP.  252 units made.
 +
* '''YB9 Bellaria''' Introduced in 1990.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FZR600]].  145 copies made.
 +
* '''Tesi 1D'''  [[Hub-center steering|Hub-steering]] model introduced in 1991.  Engine from a [[Ducati 851]].  127 copies made.
 +
* '''YB10''' Introduced in 1991.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FZR1000]] EXUP.  224 units made.
 +
* '''Tesi 1D SR'''  Introduced in 1991.  Engine from a [[Ducati]] 904.  164 copies made.
 +
* '''YB8 Furano''' Introduced in 1992.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FZR1000]] EXUP.  152 copies made.
 +
* '''YB10 Biposto'''  2-seater introduced in 1992.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FZR1000]] EXUP.  38 units made.
 +
* '''YB8 E''' Introduced in 1993.  Engine from a Yamaha [[Yamaha FZR1000]] EXUP.  169 units.
 +
* '''DB2''' Introduced in 1993.  Engine from a [[Ducati]] 900.  408 units.
 +
* '''Tesi 1D ES'''  [[Hub-center steering|Hub-steering]] Introduced in 1993.  Engine from a [[Ducati]] 904.  50 units made.
 +
* '''YB9 SR''' Introduced in 1994.  Engine from a Yamaha [[FZR600]].  651 copies made.
 +
* '''SB6''' Introduced in 1994.  Engine from a [[Suzuki GSX]] R1100.  1,144 copies made.
 +
* '''SB7''' Introduced in 1994.  Engine from a [[Suzuki GSX]] 750.  200 copies made.
 +
* '''DB2 SR''' Introduced in 1994.  Engine from a [[Ducati]] 900.  157 copies made.
 +
* '''Tesi 1D EF''' [[Hub-center steering|Hub-steering]] Introduced in 1994.  Engine from a [[Ducati]] 904.  25 units made.
 +
* '''DB3 Mantra''' Introduced in 1995.  Engine from a [[Ducat]] 900.  454 copies made.
 +
* '''BB1 Supermono''' Introduced in 1995.  Engine from a [[BMW]] [[Rotax]] 650.  376 units made.
 +
* '''YB9 SRI''' Introduced in 1996.  Engine from a [[Yamaha FZR600]].  225 units made.
 +
* '''BB1 Supermono Biposto''' 2-seater introduced in 1996.  Engine from a [[BMW]] [[Rotax]] 650.  148 copies made.
 +
* '''YB11'''  Introduced in 1996.  Used an engined from a [[Yamaha Thunderace YZF 1000]].  Dry weight 33lbs light than Yamaha.  650 units made.
 +
* '''SB6 R''' Introduced in 1996.  Engine from a [[Suzuki GSX]] R1100.  600 copies.
 +
* '''DB2 EF''' Introduced in 1997.  Engine from a [[Ducati]] 900.  100 copies.
 +
* '''[[V Due]]''' Introduced in 1997.  [[2-stroke]] [[fuel injected]] 500[[Cubic centimetre|cc]] engine made in-house by Bimota.  340 copies made.
 +
* '''SB8R''' Introduced in 1998.  Engine from a [[Suzuki]] TL1000.  50 copies.
 +
* '''DB4''' Introduced in 1999.  Engine from a [[Ducati]] 900SS.
  
 +
===2000s===
  
−
 
+
* '''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BiMoTa_SB8K[SB8K]]'''  Homogation version of the bike campaigned in [[World Superbike]] racing introduced in 2000.  Engine from a [[Suzuki TL1000R]].  Dry weight 55lbs lighter than the TL1000R.  150 units were required to be made under World Superbike homogation rules.  This is the last model sold as Bimota filed for bankruptcy in 2000. New owners relaunched company in 2003.
−
[[image:Bimota SB8R.jpg|thumb|250px|left|'''Bimota SB8R''']]
+
* '''Tesi 2D''' [[Hub-center steering|Hub-steering]] Engine from a [[Ducati]] 1100 Multistrada.
−
 
+
* '''Tesi 3D''' [[Hub-center steering|Hub-steering]] Engine from a [[Ducati]] [[Multistrada 620 and 1000DS|1000DS]].
−
[[image:Bimota DB6.jpg|thumb|300px|'''Bimota DB6''']]
+
* '''DB5R''' Engine from a [[Ducati]] [[Multistrada 620 and 1000DS|1000DS]].
−
 
+
* '''DB6 Delirio''' Engine from a [[Ducati]] [[Multistrada 620 and 1000DS|1000DS]].
 +
* '''DB6 R''' Engine from a [[Ducati]] [[Multistrada 620 and 1000DS|1000DS]].
 +
* '''DB7''' Engine from a [[Ducati 1098]].
  
  
 +
=== Members ===
 +
In [[1983]] Tamburini leaves Bimota and successor [[Federico Martini]], author of the''motion''DB1 (the first motor Bimota Ducati) and chassis [[aluminum]] became a box Bimota standard. Its also YB4''R''which won the TT F1 World with Virginio Ferrari.
 +
Federico Martini introduces the first in the motorcycle sector (including Japanese brands), the electronic injection engines 750 cc, which is competing in the series production.
  
 +
Anche Federico Martini lascia però la Bimota. They were the first [[1990|Nineties]], and is replaced by [[Pierluigi Marconi]].
  
  
 +
=== 90 Years===
 +
Marconi continues the construction of aluminum chassis box, and come ''YB8'', ''YB8 E'', ''YB8 Furano'', ''YB9 Bellaria'', ''YB9 SR'', ''YB9 SRI'',''YB10, YB10 ''tandem'', ''YB11'', ''SB6'', SB6''R'', ''SB7'', SB8''R''.
 +
[[Image:Bimota VDue.jpg|thumb|right|250px|The Bimota 500-Vdue.jpg]]
 +
But Marconi take new roads, and its oval tube chassis was born DB2 SR DB2, DB2 ''EF'', ''DB3", " Mantra", ''Supermono tandem'', 500-Vdue, ''Thesis 1/D''(with front swingarm instead of the classic fork).
  
 +
The 710 cc Supermono, prototype of the "Supermono tandem with BMW-derived engine and made competitive by Fiaccavento conducted by Gianluca Galasso countdown Ducati" clapper "driven by Pierfrancesco Chili winning the European Championship race at Mugello category.
 +
Galasso won the Italian title with the same bike.
  
 +
Following the "500-Vdue", the only model produced entirely by Bimota, equipped with a propeller longitudinal V-twin 500 [[cubic centimeter|cc]]), first [[two-stroke engine]] operated by [[injection ( motor)|injection]] electronically.
  
  
 +
===Bankruptcy ===
 +
At the end of the nineties comes the decline, due to a financial crisis. <br>At the beginning of the decade, the bike is the most important''R''SB8, with aluminum frame and [[carbon]]. With the''K''SB8 Bimota back to competitions in the World Cup [[Superbike]] for derived from the series, and by the second race wins the first victory in the wet, with Anthony Gobert.
 +
[[Image:Bimota DB6 Delirio.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Bimota DB6 Delirio]]
 +
A cure engines is derived Suzuki Farnè, but the financial crisis grows and the Bimota declaring bankruptcy.
  
  
 +
== News ==
 +
===The rebirth ===
 +
In [[2003]] a new property restart the activity by making major investments. The first motion made,''the''DB5, awarded by the [[2004]] Motorcycle Design Award ", title issued for the Supersport category from the" Motorcycle Design Association. This motion presents the trellis swingarm tubing, painted in red as the chassis, coupled to an aluminum plate and called the "composite Traliccio".
  
 +
In [[2005]] Bimota launched at the Salon of [[Milano]] a''naked''on a DB5, designed by [[Sergio Robbiano]] of [[Robbiano Design]]:''the DB6 Delirio''.
  
 +
The following year the exhibition is an opportunity to present the two-seater version of the DB5 Mille but especially the third generation of the thesis called''Tesi 3D'', with a fairing in essential classic colors red-white Bimota.
  
 +
In 2007, the Fair of Milan, presents the Bimota DB7, designed by [[Enrico Borghesan]], which presents different motorcycle technical innovations as the rear suspension system on the engine infulcrato (solution used in MotoGP) and the rear frame made entirely of fiber carbon self, as the front frame. The frame is a mixed lattice in oval section tubes and plates cut from solid aluminum. The DB7 has a budget cycle of the first order, while the vehicle is entrusted to the Ducati 1099 cc from which equips the 1098th DB7 in a standard configuration has participated in the tender of the mugello Desmo Challenge 2008 with Danilo Marrancone, centering an important result: in his victory.
  
 +
Bimota many are engaged in competition in the national and international trophies: Tesi 3D, DB5, DB6 and DB7 now.
  
  
 +
[[Image:Bimota_DB_5_Mille_prototype01.JPG|thumb|right|250px|'''Bimota DB 5 Mille prototype''']]
  
 +
Bimota's co-founder and long-time chief designer [[Massimo Tamburini|Tamburini]] has been an influential player in the development of other Italian brands, most significantly his work on the popular [[Ducati 916]] and [[MV Agusta F4 series|MV Agusta F4]]; other designers such as current Bimota chief [[Sergio Robbiano]] have also been involved with larger-volume manufacturers.
  
  
 +
== The current range==
 +
* DB5 S
 +
* DB5 R
 +
* DB6 Delirio
 +
* DB6 Delirio R
 +
* Tesi 3D
 +
* DB7
  
  
 +
==External links==
  
 +
* [http://www.bimota.it Official website]
 +
* [http://www.forza-bimota-classic.com  french endurance team which use few Bimota classic]
 +
* [http://www.bimota-freun.de German website with international forum]
  
 +
[[image:Bimota SB8R.jpg|thumb|200px|left|'''Bimota SB8R''']]
 +
[[image:Bimota DB6.jpg|thumb|200px|'''Bimota DB6''']]
  
  
  
  
 +
{{-}}
 +
{{A-Z multipage list|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque|}}
 +
{{A-Z multipage list|Car Information and Photos by Marque|Information and Photos by Marque|}}
 
{{Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque}}
 
{{Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque}}
 
{{Car Information and Photos by Marque}}
 
{{Car Information and Photos by Marque}}

Latest revision as of 08:00, 8 October 2009

Logo bimota.jpg
File:BimotDB2.jpg
Bimota DB2 at Wheels Of Italy


Bimota is an Italian motorcycle company located in the city of Rimini.


Decoding models names

The names of Bimota motorcycles are very schematic:

  • 1st letter:
    Identifies the provider of the engine ("Y" to Yamaha, "H" for Honda, "K" for Kawasaki, "S" for Suzuki, "HD" for Harley-Davidson, then the "D" for Ducai).
  • 2nd letter:
    Bimota Initial "B"
  • 3rd letter:
    type model
  • 4th letter (if any):
    The different versions of the same model

The only exceptions are the 500-Vdue which is concerned entirely designed by Bimota Tesi and (1D, 2D e 3-D), which has a particular pattern of front suspension.


History

Bimota KB1

The Bimota was born in 1966 as a company in the field of heating and air conditioning. Its name is the first two letters of the surname of the three founding partners: Bianchi, Morri and Tamburini. A few years later Massimo Tamburini, designer, directs the company towards the production of special components for motorcycles and in 1973 the company began working in the motorcycle field.


Features

Bimota has never built engine on its own, with the exception of "Vdue-500". At the beginning of its activity creates Bimota frame and motorcycles in competition, the various were the YB1, YB2,YB3, HDB1, HDB2, and SB1.


Products

Bimota model names reflect the origin of the engines they begin with: Yamaha engined models being with a "Y", Honda models with a "H", Suzuki versions with a "S", Kawasaki versions with a "K", and Ducati versions with a "D". For example, the DB5 and SB8K are the 5th Ducati-engined and 8th Suzuki-engined models.

1970s

  • HB1 First Bimota, made in 1972 by Tamburini from the wreck of a Honda CB750. 10 examples were ultimately made.
  • SB2 Introduced in 1977. Used an engine from a Suzuki GS750. Dry weight was 60lbs lighter than the GS750. 140 units made.
  • KB1 Introduced in 1978. Engine from a Kawasaki Z900. 827 units made.
  • SB2/80 Introduced in 1979. Used a Suzuki GS750 engine. 30 units made.

1980s

  • SB3 Introduced in 1980. Engine from a Suzuki GS 1000. 402 copies made.
  • KB1 Introduced in 1981. Engine from a Kawasaki Z900. 827 units made.
  • KB2 Introduced in 1982. Evolution of the KB1 using a Kawasaki Z500 engine. 177 copies made.
  • HB2 Introduced in 1982. Used an engine from a Honda CB900F. Dry weight of the Bimota was over 70lbs lighter than the CB900F. 193 copies made.
  • HB3 Introduced in 1983. Used an engine from a Honda CB1100. 101 units made.
  • KB3 Introduced in 1983. Engine from a Kawasaki J1000. 112 copies.
  • SB4 Introduced in 1983. Engine from a Suzuki GSX1000. 272 copies.
  • SB5 Introduced in 1985. Engine from a Suzuki GSX1135. 158 units.
  • DB1 Introduced in 1985. First Bimota to use a Ducati engine, in this case a Ducati 750. 453 units made.
  • DB1S Evolution of the DB1, introduced in 1986. 63 copies made.
  • DB1SR Continuing evolution of the DB1, introduced in 1987. 153 copies made.
  • YB5 Introduced in 1987. Engine from a Yamaha FJ1200. 208 units.
  • YB4 EI Introduced in 1988. Engine from a Yamaha FZ750. 303 copies.
  • YB6 Introduced in 1988. Engine from a Yamaha FZR1000. 546 units.
  • YB6 EXUP Evolution of the YB6, introduced in 1989. Engine from a Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP. Dry weight was 50lbs lighter than the FZR1000 EXUP. 650 units made.
  • YB6 Tuatara Evolution of the YB6 EXUP, introduced in 1989. 60 units made.

1990s

  • YB8 Introduced in 1990. Engine from a Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP. 252 units made.
  • YB9 Bellaria Introduced in 1990. Engine from a Yamaha FZR600. 145 copies made.
  • Tesi 1D Hub-steering model introduced in 1991. Engine from a Ducati 851. 127 copies made.
  • YB10 Introduced in 1991. Engine from a Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP. 224 units made.
  • Tesi 1D SR Introduced in 1991. Engine from a Ducati 904. 164 copies made.
  • YB8 Furano Introduced in 1992. Engine from a Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP. 152 copies made.
  • YB10 Biposto 2-seater introduced in 1992. Engine from a Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP. 38 units made.
  • YB8 E Introduced in 1993. Engine from a Yamaha Yamaha FZR1000 EXUP. 169 units.
  • DB2 Introduced in 1993. Engine from a Ducati 900. 408 units.
  • Tesi 1D ES Hub-steering Introduced in 1993. Engine from a Ducati 904. 50 units made.
  • YB9 SR Introduced in 1994. Engine from a Yamaha FZR600. 651 copies made.
  • SB6 Introduced in 1994. Engine from a Suzuki GSX R1100. 1,144 copies made.
  • SB7 Introduced in 1994. Engine from a Suzuki GSX 750. 200 copies made.
  • DB2 SR Introduced in 1994. Engine from a Ducati 900. 157 copies made.
  • Tesi 1D EF Hub-steering Introduced in 1994. Engine from a Ducati 904. 25 units made.
  • DB3 Mantra Introduced in 1995. Engine from a Ducat 900. 454 copies made.
  • BB1 Supermono Introduced in 1995. Engine from a BMW Rotax 650. 376 units made.
  • YB9 SRI Introduced in 1996. Engine from a Yamaha FZR600. 225 units made.
  • BB1 Supermono Biposto 2-seater introduced in 1996. Engine from a BMW Rotax 650. 148 copies made.
  • YB11 Introduced in 1996. Used an engined from a Yamaha Thunderace YZF 1000. Dry weight 33lbs light than Yamaha. 650 units made.
  • SB6 R Introduced in 1996. Engine from a Suzuki GSX R1100. 600 copies.
  • DB2 EF Introduced in 1997. Engine from a Ducati 900. 100 copies.
  • V Due Introduced in 1997. 2-stroke fuel injected 500cc engine made in-house by Bimota. 340 copies made.
  • SB8R Introduced in 1998. Engine from a Suzuki TL1000. 50 copies.
  • DB4 Introduced in 1999. Engine from a Ducati 900SS.

2000s


Members

In 1983 Tamburini leaves Bimota and successor Federico Martini, author of themotionDB1 (the first motor Bimota Ducati) and chassis aluminum became a box Bimota standard. Its also YB4Rwhich won the TT F1 World with Virginio Ferrari. Federico Martini introduces the first in the motorcycle sector (including Japanese brands), the electronic injection engines 750 cc, which is competing in the series production.

Anche Federico Martini lascia però la Bimota. They were the first Nineties, and is replaced by Pierluigi Marconi.


90 Years

Marconi continues the construction of aluminum chassis box, and come YB8, YB8 E, YB8 Furano, YB9 Bellaria, YB9 SR, YB9 SRI,YB10, YB10 tandem, YB11, SB6, SB6R, SB7, SB8R.

The Bimota 500-Vdue.jpg

But Marconi take new roads, and its oval tube chassis was born DB2 SR DB2, DB2 EF, DB3", " Mantra", Supermono tandem, 500-Vdue, Thesis 1/D(with front swingarm instead of the classic fork).

The 710 cc Supermono, prototype of the "Supermono tandem with BMW-derived engine and made competitive by Fiaccavento conducted by Gianluca Galasso countdown Ducati" clapper "driven by Pierfrancesco Chili winning the European Championship race at Mugello category. Galasso won the Italian title with the same bike.

Following the "500-Vdue", the only model produced entirely by Bimota, equipped with a propeller longitudinal V-twin 500 cc), first two-stroke engine operated by injection electronically.


Bankruptcy

At the end of the nineties comes the decline, due to a financial crisis.
At the beginning of the decade, the bike is the most importantRSB8, with aluminum frame and carbon. With theKSB8 Bimota back to competitions in the World Cup Superbike for derived from the series, and by the second race wins the first victory in the wet, with Anthony Gobert.

Bimota DB6 Delirio

A cure engines is derived Suzuki Farnè, but the financial crisis grows and the Bimota declaring bankruptcy.


News

The rebirth

In 2003 a new property restart the activity by making major investments. The first motion made,theDB5, awarded by the 2004 Motorcycle Design Award ", title issued for the Supersport category from the" Motorcycle Design Association. This motion presents the trellis swingarm tubing, painted in red as the chassis, coupled to an aluminum plate and called the "composite Traliccio".

In 2005 Bimota launched at the Salon of Milano anakedon a DB5, designed by Sergio Robbiano of Robbiano Design:the DB6 Delirio.

The following year the exhibition is an opportunity to present the two-seater version of the DB5 Mille but especially the third generation of the thesis calledTesi 3D, with a fairing in essential classic colors red-white Bimota.

In 2007, the Fair of Milan, presents the Bimota DB7, designed by Enrico Borghesan, which presents different motorcycle technical innovations as the rear suspension system on the engine infulcrato (solution used in MotoGP) and the rear frame made entirely of fiber carbon self, as the front frame. The frame is a mixed lattice in oval section tubes and plates cut from solid aluminum. The DB7 has a budget cycle of the first order, while the vehicle is entrusted to the Ducati 1099 cc from which equips the 1098th DB7 in a standard configuration has participated in the tender of the mugello Desmo Challenge 2008 with Danilo Marrancone, centering an important result: in his victory.

Bimota many are engaged in competition in the national and international trophies: Tesi 3D, DB5, DB6 and DB7 now.


Bimota DB 5 Mille prototype

Bimota's co-founder and long-time chief designer Tamburini has been an influential player in the development of other Italian brands, most significantly his work on the popular Ducati 916 and MV Agusta F4; other designers such as current Bimota chief Sergio Robbiano have also been involved with larger-volume manufacturers.


The current range

  • DB5 S
  • DB5 R
  • DB6 Delirio
  • DB6 Delirio R
  • Tesi 3D
  • DB7


External links

File:Bimota SB8R.jpg
Bimota SB8R
Bimota DB6




Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z
Car Information and Photos by Marque: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z
Motorcycle Information and Photos by Marque
Abignente  · Abra  · Accossato  · Accumolli  · ACSA  · AD  · Adriatica  · Aerdiesel  · Aermacchi  · Aermoto  · Aero-Caproni  · Aeromere  · Aetos  · Agrati  · AIM  · Ala d'Oro  · Alato  · Aldbert  · Alfa  · Aliprandi  · Alpino  · Altea  · Ambrosini  · Amerio  · AMR  · Ancillohl  · Ancillotti  · Ancora  · Anzani  · APE  · Aprilia  · Aquila  · Ardea  · Ardito  · Ariz  · Aspes  · Asso  · Astoria  · Astra  · Atala  · Attolini  · Augusta  · Azzariti  · B&P  · Balsamo  · Barbiero  · Bardone  · Baretta  · Baroni  · Bartali  · Basigli  · Baudo  · BB  · Beccaria  · Benelli  · Benotto  · Bernardi  · Berneg  · Bertoli  · Bertoni  · Beta Motor  · Betocchi  · Bianchi  · Bicizeta  · Bimm  · Bimota  · BM  · BMA  · BMG  · BMP  · Bonzi & Marchi  · Bordone  · Borghi  · Borgo  · Borile  · Boselli  · Breda  · BRM  · Bruzzesi  · BSU  · Bucher  · Bulleri  · Busi  · CAB  · Cabrera  · Cagiva  · Calcaterra  · Capello  · Cappa  · Capponi  · Capri  · Capriolo  · Caproni-Vizzola  · Carcano  · Carda  · Cardani  · Cargneluti  · Carnielli  · Carniti  · Casalini  · Casoli  · Cavicchioli  · CBR  · Ceccato  · CF  · Chiorda  · Cima  · Cimatti  · CM  · CMK  · CMP  · CNA  · Colella  · Colombo  · COM  · Comet  · Conti  · Cortesi  · Cozzo  · Crevinbar  · CR&S  · CRT  · Dardo  · Dall'Oglio  · DC  · DC Scoiattolo  · DE-CA  · DEI  · Della Ferrera  · Demm  · De Togni  · Devil  · Diana  · Di Blasi  · Doglioli & Civardi  · Dominissimi  · Dotta  · Ducati  · Elect  · Elmeca-Gilera  · ELSA  · EOLO  · Empolini  · Ercoli-Cavallone  · EST  · Fabrizio  · Faggi  · Faini  · Falco  · F.A.M.  · Fantic Motor  · FBM  · F.B.-Mondial  · Ferrari  · Ferraris  · Fert  · FIAM  · FIAMC  · Figini  · Finzi  · Fiorelli  · F.I.T.  · F.M.  · FMT  · Focesi  · Fochj  · Fongri  · Foroni  · Franchi  · Freccia Azzurra  · Frejus  · Frera  · Frigerio Puch  · Frisoni  · Fuchs  · Fusi  · Fulgor  · F.V.L.  · G.A.  · Gabbiano  · Gabotti  · Gaia  · Galator  · Galbai  · Galbusera  · Gallina  · Gallmotor  · Galloni  · Ganna  · Garabello  · Garanzini  · Garavaglia  · Garelli  · Garlaschelli  · Gatti  · Gazzi  · GD  · Gems  · Gerbi  · Gerosa  · Ghezzi & Brian  · Ghiaroni  · Giacomasso  · Gianca  · Gianoglio  · Gilera  · Girardengo  · Gitan  · Giulietta  · GKD  · Gloria  · G.N.  · GP  · Gori  · G.R.  · Grasetti  · Grim  · GRG  · GS  · Guaraldi  · Guazzoni  · Guia  · Guizzardi  · Guizzo  · HRD  · HRM  · Ibis  · Idra  · Idroflex  · IGM  · IMEX  · IMN  · IMV  · Intramotor  · Invicta  · Iris  · ISO  · Idroflex  · Itala  · Italemmezeta  · Italjap  · Italjet  · Italkart  · Italmoto  · Italtelai  · Itom  · Janga  · Jenis  · Jonghi  · Junior  · Kosmos  · Kram-It  · L'Alba  · Lombardini  · Lambretta  · Lampo  · Lancia  · Landi  · Lardori  · Laurenti  · Laverda  · Lecce  · Legnano  · LEM  · Leonardo Frera  · Leone  · Leprotto  · Linto  · Linx  · Lombardini  · Longhi  · Low  · Lygier  · MAB-Albor  · Macchi  · Magliano  · Magni  · Maino  · Mafalda  · Maffeis  · Major  · Malaguti  · Malanca  · Mantovani  · Maranello Moto  · Marchand  · Marchi e Fabbri  · Marchitelli‎‎  · Marini‎‎  · Martina  · Marzocchi  · MAS  · Maserati  · Masoni  · Massarini  · MAV  · Maxima  · Mazzetti  · Mazzilli  · Mazzuchelli  · MBA  · MBM  · MDS  · Meccanica  · Medusa  · Meldi  · Memini  · Menani  · Mengoli  · Menon  · Merli  · Merlonghi  · Meteora  · MFB  · MGF  · MGM  · Microasso  · Milani  · Miller Balsamo  · Minarelli  · Minerva  · Minimotor  · MiniTre  · Minetti  · Minimotor  · Mi-Val  · MM  · Molaroni  · Molteni  · Mondial  · Monterosa  · Monviso  · Morbidelli  · Moretti  · Morini  · Mosquito  · Motauto  · Motobi  · Motobimm  · Motodelta  · Motoflash  · Moto Guzzi  · Motom  · Moto Magni  · Motomec  · Moto Morini  · Motopiana  · Mototecnica  · Moto V  · Motron  · MP  · MP (Milan)  · MR  · MT  · Muller  · Musa  · MV Agusta  · MVB  · MZV  · Nagase & Ray  · Nassetti  · Nazzaro  · NCR  · Necchi  · Negrini  · Nello  · Nencioni  · Nettunia  · Oasa  · OCMA  · Oemmeci  · Oliverio  · Ollearo  · Olmo  · OMB  · OMB Benesi  · OMC  · OME  · Omea  · Omer  · OMN  · OMT  · OPRA  · ORAM  · Orani  · Orione  · Orix  · Oscar  · Ottino  · Ottolenghi  · Paglianti  · Palmieri & Gulinelli  · Panda  · Patriaca  · Parilla  · Parvus  · Passoni  · Paton  · Patriarca  · Pegaso  · Perugina  · Peripoli  · PG  · Piaggio  · Piana  · Piazza  · Picot  · Piola  · Piovaticci  · Pirotta  · Pirottino  · PL  · PO  · Polenghi  · Polet  · Posdam  · Prina  · Premoli  · Prinetti & Stucchi  · Quagliotti  · RCM  · Raimondi  · Ranzani  · Rapid  · REC  · Remondini  · Rigat  · Ringhini  · Rivara  · Rizzato  · Rocket  · Rondine  · Romano  · Romeo  · Rond Sachs  · Rosselli  · Rossi 1  · Rossi 2  · Rota  · Rovetta  · Royal  · Rubinelli  · Rumi  · Ruspa  · Sacie  · Salve  · SAMP  · Sanciome  · San Cristoforo  · Santamaria  · Sanvenero  · SAR  · Scalambra  · Scarab  · Scarabeo  · Seiling  · Senior  · Sertum  · Sessa  · Shifty  · Siam  · SIAMT  · SIAT  · Siata  · Signorelli  · Sillaro  · SIM  · Simoncelli  · Simonetta  · Simonini  · Simplex  · Spaviero  · Stella  · Sterzi  · Stilma  · Stucchi  · Sumco  · Superba  · SVM  · SVW  · SWM  · Tansini  · Tappella  · Tarbo  · Taura  · Taurus  · Tecnomoto  · Telaimotor  · Tomaselli  · Tommasi  · Terra Modena  · Testi  · TGM  · TGR · Thunder  · Tigli  · TM  · Torpado  · Toscane  · Train-Italia  · Trans AMA  · Trespidi  · UFO  · Ultra  · Unimoto  · Vaga  · Vaghi  · Valenti  · Vamam  · Vard Micro  · Vaschetto  · Vassena  · Vecchietti  · Velox  · Verga  · Veros  · Vertemati  · Vespa  · VG  · Viberti  · Viking  · Villa  · Vis  · Vittora  · Vi Vi  · VOR  · VUN  · VVV  · VVV Garlaschelli  · Vyrus  · Wilier  · Wilson  · Wolsit  · WRM  · Zannetti  · Zanoni  · Zanzani  · Zenit  · Zepa  · Zeta  · Zoppoli
Car Information and Photos by Marque
Abarth  · ACAM  · Adami  · Aerfer  · A.G. Alfieri  · AG  · Aguzzoli  · Ala d'Oro  · Alba  · Alba Engineering  · ALCA  · Alfa Romeo  · Allemano  · Alma  · A.M.  · Amilcar  · Andrea Moda Formula  · Ansaldo  · Antonietti & Ugonino  · Anzani  · Aquila  · Ardita  · Arno  · ARS  · Artesi  · Arzani-Volpini  · ASA  · ASIM  · ATL  · Atomo  · ATS  · Aurea  · Ausonia  · Auto Avio Costruzioni  · Autobianchi  · Autodelta  · Autodromo  · Auto Mirage  · Autosud  · Autotecnica  · Autozodiaco  · Balbo  · Bandini  · Barbi  · Bardelli  · Barison & Co.  · Barosso  · Bartoletti  · BBC  · Beccaria  · Belco Avia  · Bellasi  · Bender & Martiny  · Benetton Formula  · B Engineering  · Bernardi  · Bertone  · Bianchi  · Bianchini  · Bizzarrini  · Blanc & Trezza  · BN  · Boano  · Bonacini  · Boneschi  · Bordino  · Borsani  · Branca  · Bremach  · Brevetti  · Brianza  · Brixia-Zust  · Bruna  · Bugatti  · BWA  · Canta  · CAR  · Carcerano  · Carrozza Di Bordino  · Casalini  · Casaro  · Castagna  · Ceirano GB & C  · Cemsa  · Centro Sud  · Cesare Sala  · Chiribiri  · CIP  · Cisitalia  · Cizeta  · CMN  · Coggiola  · Colli  · Colli Racing  · Colombo  · Cometto  · Conrero  · Conta  · Corat  · Coriasco  · Covini  · Dagrada  · Daino  · Dainotti  · Dallara  · Darracq  · De Luca  · De Sanctis  · De Tomaso  · De Vecchi  · Diatto  · Diavolino  · Dobelli  · Dora  · DRB  · DR Motor Company  · Drogo Carrozzeria Sports Cars  · Dual & Turconi  · Effedi  · EIA  · Ellena  · Emanuel  · Empolini  · Ennezeta  · Ermini  · Esperia  · EuroBrun  · Eurostyle  · EVEL  · Faccioli  · Fadin  · Faralli & Mazzanti  · Farina  · FART  · FAS  · FAST  · FATA  · Fermi  · Feroldi  · Ferrari  · Ferro  · Ferves  · Fial  · FIAM  · Fiat  · Fides  · Figari  · Figini  · Fimer  · Fioravanti  · FIRST  · Fissore  · FIT  · FLAG  · FLIRT  · Florentia  · FOD  · FONA  · Fondmetal  · Foglietti  · Fongri  · Fornasari  · Forti  · FRAM  · Franceschini  · Franco  · Frua  · Fusi-Fero  · Galileo  · Gallia  · Garage Italia  · Garavini  · Geddes  · Ghia  · Giannini  · Giaur  · Gilco  · Giliberti  · Giottiline  · Glisenti  · Gnesutta  · Grecav  · Greppi  · Grignani  · Hermes  · I.DE.A Institute  · IENA  · IMP  · Innocenti  · Inovo  · Intermeccanica  · Invicta  · Isetta  · ISO  · Isotta-Fraschini  · Issi  · Itala  · Italia  · Italcar  · Italdesign Giugiaro  · Italmeccanica  · Iveco  · Laforza  · La Lupetta  · LAM  · Lamborghini  · Lancia  · Lanza  · Lavaggi  · Lawil  · Legnano  · Lentz  · Leone  · Life  · LMX  · Locati & Viarengo  · Lombardi  · Lucchini  · Lucertola  · Luigi  · Lux  · Macchi  · Maggiora  · Majocchi  · Mandarini  · Mantovani  · Marazzi  · Marca-Tre-Spade  · Marchand  · Marciano  · Marengo  · Marino  · Maserati  · Mazzieri  · Meldi  · Menarini  · Menon  · Mentaschi  · Merzario  · Miari Giusti  · Michelotti  · Microbo  · Micro-Vett  · Milano  · Minardi  · Minima  · Minutoli  · Mirabilis  · Modena  · Monaco-Trossi  · Monterosa  · Montescani  · Montu  · Monviso  · Morelli  · Moretti  · Moscerino  · Motorauto  · Motta & Baudo  · Motto  · Nembo  · Nardi  · Nazzaro  · Odetti  · OM  · OMT  · Opes  · Orlandi  · ORSA  · Osca  · Osella  · OSFA  · OSI  · O.T.A.S.  · Otav  · Padus  · Paganelli  · Pagani  · Panther Diesel  · Pecori  · Pennacchio  · Perfetti  · Peugeot-Croizat  · Picchio  · Pietroboni  · Pininfarina  · Prince  · Prinetti & Stucchi  · Project 1221  · Puma  · Quagliotti  · Qvale  · Racca  · Rapid  · Rayton  · Restelli  · Revelli  · Ricordi e Molinari  · ROMA  · Romanazzi  · Rombo  · Romeo  · Rubino  · Saba  · Scacchi  · SAL  · Salva  · SAM  · SAMCA  · Same Deutz-Fahr  · San Giorgio  · San Giusto  · Savio  · Scaglietti  · Scall  · SCAT  · Scioneri  · Scirea  · Sclavo  · Serenissima  · Serpollet  · Sessano  · Siata  · SIAL  · SIAM  · Sighinolfi  · SILA  · Silencieuse  · Silvani  · Sims  · Sirio  · S.I.V.A.  · Siva  · Sive  · SMB  · SPA  · Spada  · STAE  · Stanga  · Stanguellini  · STAR  · Stigler  · Stola  · Storero  · Strale  · Stucchi  · SVA  · Tallero  · Tanesini  · Taraschi  · Tasso  · Tau  · Taurina  · Tec-Mec  · Tecno  · Temperino  · Terra Modena  · Titania  · Todeschini  · Tonello  · Toro Rosso  · Touring  · Triumph-Italia  · Trossi-Cattaneo  · Turchetti  · Turinelli & Pezza  · Urania  · Vaghi  · VALT  · Varesina  · Veltro  · Viberti  · Vignale  · Viotti  · Vittoria  · Volpe  · Volpini  · Volugrafo  · Wolseley  · Zagato  · Zambon  · Zena  · ZO  · Zust
Retrieved from "http://woiweb.com/wiki/index.php?title=Bimota&oldid=60926"