Bimota BB1 biposto

DesignerPier Luigi MarconiPremiereMilan 1995
Production
period
1996 – 1997Production
numbers
148
Power37 KW (50 PS)Displacement652 cc
Topspeed196 km/hWeightwet 160 kg
dry 148 kg
Price20.650 DM (1996)Coloursblue
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.