2019 Bimota DB9 Brivido

2019 marks the final year for the Bimota DB9 Brivido, closing out this Rimini-built naked bike as the flagship of the small Italian marque's lineup. Built around a borrowed Ducati powerplant and dressed in Andrea Acquaviva's spare, purposeful bodywork, the DB9 Brivido isn't trying to out-spec the Panigale or Diavel it shares DNA with — it's trying to be lighter, sharper, and more intimate to ride. This is a bike for someone who wants the engine character of a Ducati twin without the mass-produced feel, delivered through a chassis tuned by a company that builds in small batches rather than on an assembly line. The 2019 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2018 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Owners tend to be experienced riders and existing Ducati or exotic-brand collectors looking for something rarer to add to a garage that already covers the mainstream bases. Given Bimota's boutique status and the DB9 Brivido's status as a final-year model, expect steady collector interest, particularly on well-documented, low-mileage examples with clean service records.