2000 Bimota SB6R

2000 Bimota SB6R sits near the top of the Rimini firm's Superbike lineage, built around Suzuki's TL1000 V-twin rather than the inline-four that made earlier SB models famous. This is a hand-built chassis exercise first and an engine platform second: Bimota took the V-twin's torque delivery and wrapped it in a frame and suspension setup tuned for razor-sharp turn-in, not stability at all costs. Riders who spend time with the SB6R describe a bike that demands attention at low speed but rewards commitment mid-corner, with steering response that feels nervous compared to a Ducati 996 or Suzuki TL1000R until you adjust your inputs. It's a bike built for someone who already knows what a compliant, forgiving motorcycle feels like and wants something else. The 2000 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 1999 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Today's buyer is typically a collector or experienced twin-cylinder sportbike owner drawn to Bimota's low production numbers and willing to deal with parts scarcity and specialist service requirements that come with ownership.