2017 Bimota Impeto

The 2017 Bimota Impeto sits at the entry point to the Rimini factory's small, hand-built lineup, pairing a Ducati-sourced V-twin with a tube-steel trellis frame the way Bimota has always done business. This is a naked bike built around a proven engine rather than a proprietary one, which means the drama comes from the chassis, not the motor. Riders get a bike that turns with unusual eagerness for something carrying this much power, the kind of machine that rewards a rider who already knows how to read a front tire rather than someone learning to. Ownership means accepting a boutique experience: parts and service run through specialist channels, not a mainstream dealer network, and that's part of the appeal for the right buyer. 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. Expect interest here from riders stepping up from mainstream Italian nakeds who want exclusivity and hand-assembly, plus a small collector base drawn to Bimota's limited-production history and the moderate scarcity that comes with it.