2001 Bimota BB 1

2001 Bimota BB 1 landed as the small-displacement entry point into the Rimini firm's lineup, built around a BMW single-cylinder engine rather than the Ducati and Suzuki powerplants the marque typically favored. This is a lightweight, narrow machine that trades outright speed for agility and feel, the kind of bike that rewards a rider who values chassis feedback over horsepower bragging rights. Around town or on a tight backroad, the low weight and compact dimensions make it feel more like an extension of the rider than a typical sportbike, and the single-cylinder thump gives it a character closer to a supermoto than a traditional Bimota. The 2001 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2000 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. This one tends to attract Bimota loyalists and single-cylinder enthusiasts already familiar with the brand's more exotic V-twin offerings, riders looking for something unusual rather than outright fast. Given the limited production numbers typical of Bimota, a well-documented 2001 Bimota BB 1 with clean history holds appeal for collectors focused on the brand's less common models.