2013 Bimota DB10 R

2013 Bimota DB10 R sits in the middle of the Rimini firm's lineup, a step down from the DB11 and Tesi 3D but built with the same small-batch philosophy that defines the brand. This is a hand-assembled sport bike wrapped around Ducati's L-twin engine, mounted in a trellis chassis that prioritizes chassis feel over outright numbers. Riding one means direct steering response, an engine that pulls hard through the midrange, and a riding position that punishes commuting but rewards a good back road. It's not a bike you buy for comfort or convenience — it's a bike you buy because you want to feel every input translate directly into motion. The 2013 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2012 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Given Bimota's low production numbers, collector interest in the 2013 DB10 R runs high, and buyers tend to be experienced riders or garage collectors who already own a modern Ducati or Japanese liter bike and want something rarer, more mechanical, and more demanding to own alongside it.