2016 Bimota DB9

Bimota's 2016 DB9 sits in the small Italian builder's lineup as a hand-finished naked bike, built around a Ducati-sourced V-twin and wrapped in the kind of trellis frame and bodywork that only a low-volume specialist bothers to produce anymore. This is a bike for riders who want something more intimate and analog than a mass-market naked. The chassis setup rewards a rider who's comfortable working the bike through a corner rather than relying on electronics to sort things out, and the riding position favors aggressive, engaged sport riding over comfort. Ownership means accepting a smaller dealer network and a more hands-on relationship with maintenance, since parts and service aren't as simple as walking into a Ducati shop. 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. The typical buyer here is an experienced rider stepping away from mainstream Italian or Japanese nakeds, someone drawn to Bimota's boutique reputation and willing to pay a premium for exclusivity. Given the brand's limited production numbers, the 2016 Bimota DB9 also draws moderate collector interest from enthusiasts who track small-batch Italian motorcycles as future rarities.