No doubt it attracts attention, but is it up your alley?
I don't think we've ever seen a Bimota and thought, "Ah, that's nothing special." Hate or love them, Bimotas snap necks as they pass with their wild, almost custom, seemingly one-off designs. Each bike is hand-assembled and painted by Italian craftsmen.
Now, streets around the world are set to welcome another Bimota: the KB4RC.
Bimota aimed to create the KB4RC as a motorcycle that would be simple to handle, encapsulating this vision succinctly with the term "freedom." The design builds upon the light framework of the KB4, incorporating substantial power from Kawasaki’s 1,043 cc inline-four cylinder engine typically found in the Ninja 1000SX. This engine delivers 140 horsepower along with 81 pound-feet of torque.
This version builds upon the KB4, which was initially released exclusively for the Japanese market in 2019. Essentially, the KB4RC can be considered a Kawasaki Z1000, albeit equipped with a frame crafted by Bimota. Picture this: it’s like having an upscale naked bike that edges towards being a hyper-naked motorcycle.
What theRCintends to accomplish compared to thestandard KB4 is to be easily adjustable to suit the rider's physique, riding preferences, and style. Bimota used an eccentric adjuster that allows the step position and vehicle height to be easily adjusted. But the feature that's sure to turn the most heads is the 3-piece aluminum swingarm connected to the engine via a machined aluminum pivot plate. This swingarm wouldn't have looked out of place on a MotoGP machine a few years ago.
After you finish admiring the swingarm, there are numerous other impressive components to captivate you, such as the Öhlins suspension and Brembo braking system. If you're intrigued by the technical aspects of the motorcycle, take a look at the chrome-molybdenum steel front trellis frame attached directly to the engine with an under-seat radiator, which together achieve optimal front-to-back weight balance.
The KB4RC has a suggested retail price of 4,7300,000 yen ($31,798 USD) and comes with a 2-year warranty. The question is, once it goes on sale on March 25th, how ready will you be to empty your bank account? Let us know if it's up your alley in the comments.
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