BIMOTA KB1, 1979

Frame/Chassis n. 00092 Engine/Engine n. KZT00AE012552 - Bimota's first major production motorbike - Kawasaki Z1000 engine - 3 owners as new, first registration plate - Bimota's first major production motorbike - Kawasaki Z1000 engine - 3 owners as new, first registration plate The KB1 was launched with a slogan that encapsulated the entire philosophy of the Rimini-based company and its founders, Giuseppe Morri and Massimo Tamburini: Bimota, the fussy craft of perfecting what seems perfect . Developed on a tubular chrome molybdenum frame and equipped with the engines of the legendary Kawasaki Z 900 and Z 1000, the KB1 was for a long time the model that represented the greatest sales success for Bimota. Sold as a kit or as a complete bike, the KB1 was an important evolutionary step from the company's first model, the HB1, which was produced in only 10 units. This example was registered on March 2, 1979 in the province of Rovigo and had only 2 owners. For many years it has been part of the collection of a motorcycle enthusiast: always maintained with care it is offered here for the first time at auction. The KB1 was launched with a slogan that encapsulated the entire philosophy of the Rimini-based company and its founders, Giuseppe Morri and Massimo Tamburini: Bimota, the fussy business of perfecting what seems perfect. Developed on a tubular chrome-molybdenum chassis and equipped with the engines of the legendary Kawasaki Z 900 and Z 1000, the KB1 has long been Bimota's most successful sales model. Sold as a kit or as a complete bike, the KB1 was an important evolutionary step from the company's first model, the HB1, which was produced in only 10 units. This example was registered on 2 March 1979 in the province of Rovigo. For many years it has been part of the collection of a passionate motorcyclist: carefully maintained, it is offered here for the first time at auction.