2001 Bimota DB 4 i.e. HF

2001 Bimota DB 4 i.e. HF sits among the small Rimini firm's Ducati-powered sportbikes, built for riders who wanted a lighter, more focused alternative to the factory 900SS. This is a hand-built chassis wrapped around a proven Ducati V-twin, and it shows in the way it handles: quick to turn in, planted mid-corner, and demanding of a rider who understands how to load a front end properly. It's not a bike that flatters lazy inputs. Around town it's a bit of a chore, with a stiff clutch and a riding position that punishes low-speed dawdling, but on a good road it rewards commitment in a way mass-produced sportbikes rarely manage. 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. Owners tend to be experienced riders trading up from Japanese liter-bikes or Ducati's own lineup, drawn to the exclusivity of a low-production Italian chassis. Collector interest runs moderate to high, and clean, well-documented examples of the 2001 Bimota DB 4 i.e. HF are becoming harder to find at reasonable prices.