2019 Bimota DBX 1100

The 2019 Bimota DBX 1100 marked the final chapter for this Rimini-built super motard, a small-batch machine that borrowed its heart from Ducati and wrapped it in chassis engineering that owed nothing to mass production. Power comes from a Ducati 1100DS L-twin, which means the DBX rides with that familiar Ducati shove low in the rev range rather than a peaky top-end rush, but the frame and geometry are pure Bimota, tuned for a bike that's meant to be flicked around tight roads rather than pointed down a straight. It's a physical, involving ride that rewards a rider who wants feedback over comfort, and ownership means accepting the quirks of a boutique manufacturer rather than the convenience of a dealer network. 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. This closes out the DBX line, so buyers tend to be Ducati-literate riders and Bimota collectors drawn to limited production numbers and the idea of owning one of the last of its kind, with moderate but steady collector interest.