2016 Bimota DB5 R

2016 Bimota DB5 R sits in the small Rimini firm's hand-built sport lineup, a Ducati-powered special built for riders who want something rarer than an Italian twin off a showroom floor. Underneath the trellis frame and hand-fitted bodywork is a Ducati 1100DS L-twin, tuned for midrange punch rather than outright top-end drama, which suits the DB5 R's role as a road-focused sport bike rather than a track weapon. Riding one means dealing with a firm, committed riding position and a chassis that rewards smooth inputs over brute throttle, and ownership means accepting that parts and service knowledge live in a narrower circle of specialists than with mainstream Ducati models. The 2016 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, buyers comparing it to a 2015 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Bimota's low production numbers keep every DB5 R somewhat scarce by nature. Buyers tend to be experienced Ducati or sportbike owners who already understand desmodromic maintenance realities and want a boutique alternative, often collectors or enthusiasts drawn to Bimota's chassis engineering rather than casual riders shopping on convenience or dealer support.