Bimota Hb3 Review

Used Buyer Review

The HB3 is one of those bikes that makes you feel like you've stolen something. Built around Honda's CBR900RR engine in a hand-laid carbon and kevlar Bimota chassis, it's genuinely special in ways modern bikes simply aren't. The steering is telepathic, the chassis communicates everything, and it sounds absolutely savage. Finding one in decent shape is the real challenge — these are rare, obsessively collected, and often poorly maintained by enthusiastic but under-resourced owners. Before buying, budget seriously for a full mechanical inspection. Electrics are the notorious weak point; Italian wiring from this era has a personality all its own. Parts availability is genuinely terrifying — Bimota support is minimal, and some components are unobtainium without specialist importers. The CBR donor engine is thankfully bulletproof and parts are plentiful, but anything Bimota-specific will cost you sleep. If you find a well-documented, professionally serviced example, buy it without hesitation. This is a museum piece that actually rides better than it looks, which is saying something extraordinary.