
Designer | Pier Luigi Marconi | Premiere | Milan 1995 |
Production period | 1996 – 1997 | Production numbers | 148 |
Power | 37 KW (50 PS) | Displacement | 652 cc |
Topspeed | 196 km/h | Weight | wet 160 kg dry 148 kg |
Price | 20.650 DM (1996) | Colours | blue |
Technical basis | BMW F650 |
In November 1995, Bimota unveiled the BB1 Biposto at the Milan Motorcycle Show as a two-seater version of the BB1 Supermono. The Biposto received a new steel rear subframe with bolted-on passenger footpegs and a redesigned monocoque, which could be used either with a passenger seat or a cover.
Overall, the changes compared to the Supermono were limited to a new solid-color paint scheme, new triple-spoke Antera aluminum wheels, and now-visible Lafranconi exhaust silencers.
The market success of the BB1 Biposto remained modest, with only 148 units produced. Less than one in three BB1 buyers opted for the two-seater. Nevertheless, with a total of 524 units built, the exotic BB1 was relatively successful.
Some customers used it as a base for the Sound of Singles (SoS) racing series, which was founded in 1989. As a result, Bimota offered a factory racing kit for around 10,000 DM, including magnesium wheels, upgraded suspension components, and engine tuning. With a maximum displacement of 752 cc and fuel injection, the race-tuned engine could produce up to 75 hp.
