Bimota Bb3
The Bimota Bb3 has a top speed of ~220 km/h (estimated), produces 110 hp and weighs ~195 kg. Motoryk rates it 7.8/10.
ื- Bimota BB3 ืืืฆื ืืฉื ืช 2012 ืืฉืืชืืฃ ืคืขืืื ืืื ืืืืื ืืืกืืจืืช ืืืืืืงื ืืืืืื ืืืื BMW ืืืืืจืจืื, ืชืื ืฉืืืืฉ ืืื ืืข ืืืืงืกืจ ืืชืืื ืฉื BMW 1,170 ืกื"ืง ืืกืืจืช R1200. ืืื ืืืฆื ืืช ืืืจืชื ืฉื ืืืืืื ืืฆืืจื ืืืืจ ืงืฉืืื ืืืืืืื, ืืืฆืื ืืช ืืกืืจืช ืืกืืจื ืืฆืื ืืจืืช ืืืชืืื ืฉืืื ืืืืืจืื ืืงืืืืืื ืืืืืืช ืืืคื ื ืกืคืืจื ืืืืฆืืจ ืืืืื. ื- BB3 ืืื ืืืื ืืฉืืืื ืืขืจืืช ืืื ืขื ืืืืืืช ืฉื BMW ืืงืืจืจ ืืืืืจ/ืฉืื ืขื ืื ืืกืช ืืฉืืื ืืงืื ืฉื Bimota ืืืืื ืืืืกืื ืกืืืืืื ื ืืืืืงื.
110 hp
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119 Nm
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~195 kg
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~220 km/h (estimated)
ืืืืจืืช ืืจืืืช
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
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BMW Heart, Bimota Soul
The BB3 is powered by BMW's proven 1,170cc Boxer twin engine, meaning drivetrain reliability is strong and parts are relatively accessible through BMW's network. This reduces long-term ownership risk compared to fully proprietary exotic bikes.
Strong Collectible Value
With fewer than 200 units produced globally, the BB3's extreme rarity gives it strong collector appeal and stable resale value. Low production numbers mean well-maintained examples are unlikely to depreciate significantly over time.
Specialist Service Required
Despite the BMW engine, the BB3's unique Bimota chassis, electronics, and bodywork require specialist knowledge that most dealers lack, making servicing expensive and logistically challenging. Always verify a seller has full documented service history.
ืืืจืืช ืืืคืจืืื ืืคื ืฉื ื
ืื ืืข BMW S1000RR, ืืกืืจืช ืกืืจื, ืืืืื ืืจืื ืจืืืช, ืจืืฆืช ืืืฆืืจ ืืืืืืช ืฉื ื -100 ืืืืืืช.
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"Spectacular ownership experience if your wallet survives the commitment."
$22,000-$35,000 usedThe BB3 is genuinely special โ a BMW S1000RR engine dropped into Bimota's handbuilt Italian chassis. That combination sounds incredible on paper, and honestly, it mostly delivers. The handling is razor-sharp in a way that modern mass-market superbikes simply aren't, and you'll feel that Italian soul through every corner. Production numbers were tiny, which makes parts hunting an absolute nightmare. We're talking months-long waits for anything structural, and most independent shops won't touch the frame or suspension geometry without specialist knowledge. Buy with a full service history or walk away โ there's no negotiating this point. Bimota ownership demands financial commitment beyond the purchase price. Budget realistically for consumables, because this isn't a bike where you shop around for cheap tyres. The BMW drivetrain is actually reassuring here; engine parts are accessible, and any competent BMW dealer handles that side confidently. Ultimately this is a collector's machine wearing sportbike clothing. Prices have stabilised, making now a reasonable entry point if you find a clean example with documented maintenance.
Top 10 Accessories
Curated picks for the Bimota Bb3 โ owned, ridden, recommended.
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๐ฅ 1 CRITICALInspect gaskets, seals, and beneath engine for fresh oil
Inspect trellis frame welds and fairing mounts carefully
Test all lights, dash, and BMW ECU error codes
Rock suspension for looseness, check swingarm pivot bearings
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Niche exotic, parts scarce, budget extra for ownership
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are common problems with the Bimota Bb3? +
BMW S1000RR engine oil leaks: Inspect gaskets, seals, and beneath engine for fresh oil (moderate) | Bimota frame/bodywork crack or stress fractures: Inspect trellis frame welds and fairing mounts carefully (serious) | Electrical gremlins and connector corrosion: Test all lights, dash, and BMW ECU error codes (moderate)
Is the Bimota Bb3 a good motorcycle? +
Spectacular ownership experience if your wallet survives the commitment. Rating: 7.8/10. Best for: Wealthy collector riders wanting genuine Italian exotica. Avoid if: You need reliable daily transport or tight budget.
What is the horsepower of the Bimota Bb3? +
The Bimota Bb3 produces 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm, with 119 Nm @ 6,000 rpm of torque. Top speed: ~220 km/h (estimated).
Is the Bimota Bb3 good for beginners? +
Not really โ the Bimota Bb3 is better for experienced riders (110 hp can be intimidating). Wealthy collector riders wanting genuine Italian exotica Avoid if: You need reliable daily transport or tight budget
Is the Bimota Bb3 reliable? +
Owners report 1 critical issue to watch for on the Bimota Bb3, notably: Bimota frame/bodywork crack or stress fractures (Inspect trellis frame welds and fairing mounts carefully). Buy with a pre-purchase inspection.
Is the Bimota Bb3 good for daily use? +
Wealthy collector riders wanting genuine Italian exotica Fuel: ~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average).
How fast is the Bimota Bb3? +
The Bimota Bb3 reaches a top speed of ~220 km/h (estimated), producing 110 hp at 195 kg curb weight. Real-world performance depends on rider weight, gearing, and road conditions.
What gear should I buy for a Bimota Bb3? +
Motoryk has curated a Top 10 gear list specifically for the Bimota Bb3, covering engine oil, tires, chain, battery, and brake pads โ see motoryk.com/bikes/bimota/bb3/top10. Each pick is matched to this bike's spec.
