Bimota Bb3 vs Bimota Hb3
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Bimota Bb3 vs Bimota Hb3. Bimota Bb3: 110 hp @ 7,750 rpm hp, ~195 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed ~220 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 7.8/10. Bimota Hb3: ~60 hp @ 9,500 rpm (Honda CBX550F engine, slightly tuned) hp, ~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated) weight, top speed ~185 km/h (estimated), Motoryk rating 8.5/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Bimota Bb3
Bimota Hb3
Horsepower (hp)
110 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
119 Nm
52 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
220 km/h
185 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
195 kg
175 kg
Type
Supersport
Supersport
Horsepower
110 hp @ 7,750 rpm
~60 hp @ 9,500 rpm (Honda CBX550F engine, slightly tuned)
Torque
119 Nm @ 6,000 rpm
~52 Nm @ 7,500 rpm (estimated)
Top Speed
~220 km/h (estimated)
~185 km/h (estimated)
Weight
~195 kg (wet/curb weight)
~175 kg (wet/curb weight, estimated)
Fuel
~6.5 L/100km (estimated real-world average)
~5.5 L/100km or ~18 km/L (estimated real-world average)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Bimota Bb3
7.8/10
"Spectacular ownership experience if your wallet survives the commitment."
Pros
+Chassis precision is extraordinary
+BMW engine utterly bulletproof
+Rare, appreciating collector status
Cons
−Parts availability nearly nonexistent
−Specialist-only servicing requirements
−Purchase price remains steep
Bimota Hb3
8.5/10
"An exotic masterpiece that rewards obsessive owners and punishes casual ones."
Pros
+Exceptional chassis feedback and feel
+Head-turning exotic rarity
+Honda engine reliability underneath
Cons
−Parts near-impossible to source
−Italian electrics are nightmarish
−Eye-watering specialist labour costs
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