2017 Bimota DB9 Brivido

2017 Bimota DB9 Brivido sits near the top of Bimota's range, wrapping a proven Ducati V-twin in a hand-built Italian chassis meant to out-handle anything else running that same engine. This is a naked bike built around feel rather than fairings — the trellis frame and single-sided swingarm setup reward a rider who wants to feel every bit of what the motor is doing underneath them. It's not a bike for commuting or all-weather versatility; it's a bike for dry roads, focused riding, and owners who care as much about how a motorcycle is built as how fast it goes. Everyday usability takes a back seat to the sensation of riding something assembled in small numbers by people who still do it mostly by hand. The 2017 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2016 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Owners tend to be experienced riders coming from mainstream Ducati or Aprilia models who want something rarer, and collectors watch the DB9 Brivido closely given Bimota's low production numbers and the appeal of a boutique chassis wrapped around a well-known, serviceable Ducati engine.