Bimota SB2 80

SB2 80 with special paint job – photo provided by Bonhams | Cars
DesignerMassimo TamburiniPremierenone
Production
period
1979 – 1980Production
number
30
Power57 KW (78 PS)Displacement748 cc
Topspeed221 km/hWeightwet 198 kg
dry 185 kg
Price18.900 DM (1979)Colourswhite with red
rectangular
pattern
Technical
basis
Suzuki GS 750

The SB2 of the second series, the SB2 80, was manufactured in 1979 and 1980. With the body parts of the SB3, which was presented at the Milan Motor Show in 1979, Bimota attempted to find a new sales opportunity for the 60 frames from the first series that had already been produced but not yet sold.

The necessary technical modifications were manageable. The frame was adapted at the rear for the monocoque, as were the mounts for the fairing. For the SB2 80, Bimota used a new 35 mm Ceriani fork, with Brembo brake calipers bolted to the back of the fork tubes.

The SB2 80 found only 30 buyers. Bimota discontinued production of the model in 1980 and scrapped the remaining 30 frames!

A direct comparison between the SB2 80 and the SB3 reveals differences, such as the frame, the brake torque plate, and the footpeg mounts.