2001 Bimota SB 6 R

2001 Bimota SB 6 R sits in the middle of the Rimini factory's sport lineup, built around a Suzuki-sourced engine wrapped in a chassis that owes nothing to the donor bike's origins. This is a motorcycle that trades comfort and easy manners for razor-sharp turn-in and a level of front-end feedback that mass-produced superbikes of the era couldn't match. The frame and suspension setup reward a rider who already knows how to carry corner speed and doesn't need the bike to compensate for hesitation or poor lines. It's a physical, demanding machine to ride hard, and it's not particularly forgiving of sloppy inputs — which is exactly the point for the people who sought it out. The 2001 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 2000 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Given Bimota's low production numbers, sourcing an original, well-documented 2001 Bimota SB 6 R matters more than chasing minor spec variance between years. Buyers tend to be experienced sportbike riders or collectors who already own a Japanese literbike and want something with more mechanical character and scarcity, understanding that parts support and specialist maintenance are part of the ownership deal.