Bimota was founded in 1973 in Rimini, Italy, by Valerio Bianchi, Giuseppe Morri and Massimo Tamburini - the brand name itself is an acronym of their three surnames. From the outset, Bimota's philosophy was to build superior, lightweight, precision-engineered chassis around powerful engines sourced from major manufacturers, primarily Japanese four-cylinders, rather than developing engines in-house. Their very first complete motorcycle, tested at Misano in 1972, was built around a Honda 750cc four-cylinder engine - this became the HB1, of which only around ten examples were ever built, making it one of the rarest Bimotas in existence. A later, larger-displacement Honda-powered model, the HB2 (built around the Honda CB900F engine), followed in 1982-1983 with a production run of around 193 units.

This 1983 example is described by the seller as a "Bimota Honda 750" and carries a Honda four-cylinder engine in a genuine Bimota chassis. Given Bimota's low-volume, often customer-specific build history across the HB1 and HB2 generations, we have not independently confirmed which exact chassis generation or engine displacement this frame corresponds to beyond what the seller states - a buyer with a specific interest in exact model/variant provenance should verify this directly against Bimota archives or specialist registries before bidding. What is confirmed: the bike is registered in Belgium as a classic vehicle ("oldtimer"), with parts 1 and 2 of the Belgian registration documents present, and - notable for a forty-year-old exotic - it is still driven weekly on the road, a strong practical indicator that the engine, gearbox and running gear are genuinely sound, not just cosmetically presentable.

Condition

The seller describes the motorcycle as being in good condition, with no major issues reported. The odometer shows 16,520 km. Most tellingly, the seller states the bike is still driven weekly - a strong practical indicator that the engine, gearbox and running gear are genuinely sound, since a bike with real underlying problems would not stand up to regular use. The bike is registered in Belgium with official classic-vehicle ("oldtimer") status, and parts 1 and 2 of the Belgian registration documents are included with the sale. Matching numbers are not claimed for this example.

Market Comparison

Honda-powered Bimotas are genuinely scarce on the market regardless of exact generation - only around ten HB1s were built, and around 193 of the later HB2 - so reliable, directly comparable sale prices are hard to pin down with confidence for this specific configuration. What is clear is that any Bimota built around a period Honda four-cylinder engine carries real appeal for collectors specifically interested in Bimota's early, formative chassis work, distinct from the brand's later, better-known Ducati-powered models.

Known Issues / Transparency

We want to be upfront about what is and isn't confirmed:

• The exact chassis generation (and corresponding original engine displacement) has not been independently verified beyond the seller's own "750" deion - confirm directly against Bimota archives if the exact model/variant matters to you.

• Matching numbers are not claimed for this example.

• Beyond "good condition" and weekly use, no detailed technical inspection report is provided - a pre-purchase inspection is recommended, as with any purchase of this kind.

What Is Included?

• The motorcycle as described and pictured

• The Belgian vehicle registration documents, parts 1 and 2, confirming its recognized classic ("oldtimer") status

Why This Is a Smart Opportunity

A rare chance to own a piece of Bimota's earliest history: long before the brand became synonymous with Ducati-powered exotics, its first motorcycles were built around Honda four-cylinder engines in pursuit of a lighter, better-handling alternative to the Japanese originals. A genuinely road-used example - not a static showpiece - with its Belgian classic-vehicle registration in order, this is an accessible entry point into a very exclusive slice of Italian motorcycle history.

This motorcycle is sold in the condition it is in, without any warranty. Good luck with your bidding.