Bimota YB11 25th Anniversary
Bimota’s YB11 25th Anniversary edition combined its Yamaha-powered Superleggera platform with a blue-and-silver commemorative finish. Specialist records and a documented numbered auction example support a 50-bike series. It belongs to the YB11 family but has a narrower edition identity than the regular red, white and black motorcycles.
Bimota’s YB11 25th Anniversary edition combined its Yamaha-powered Superleggera platform with a blue-and-silver commemorative finish. Specialist records and a documented numbered auction example support a 50-bike series. It belongs to the YB11 family but has a narrower edition identity than the regular red, white and black motorcycles.
Edition at a glance
| Edition / programme figure | 50 — announced numbered series limit |
|---|---|
| Original market scope | Worldwide |
| Reference year | 1998 |
| Base model / platform | YB11 Superleggera |
| Engine / propulsion | Yamaha YZF1000R-derived inline four |
Design and engineering
The underlying 1,002cc inline-four came from Yamaha’s YZF1000R Thunderace. Bimota paired it with its own chassis and detailed machined components, substantial Paioli front suspension and Brembo brakes. The YB designation identifies the Yamaha-engine relationship; the anniversary treatment does not imply an entirely different engine family. Any specification comparison should distinguish standard equipment from options and subsequent substitutions.
Production and edition scope
The specialist archive dates the anniversary version to 1998, while an auctioned numbered example is catalogued as a 2000 motorcycle. These differing descriptions should be reconciled through original build and registration documents. The 50-bike anniversary scope remains separate from ordinary YB11 production and other later special descriptions. A model-year label alone cannot establish a second anniversary run.
Identifying an authentic example
Check the numbered identification, VIN and original invoice together. Compare the blue-and-silver finish with period anniversary evidence and record replacement panels or altered equipment. The documented auction machine numbered 22 demonstrates an identifiable example, but its mileage, condition and ownership history do not describe every motorcycle in the series.
Collector significance
The attraction is a combination of Bimota’s low-volume chassis work, an established Japanese powertrain and a specific commemorative identity. A strong collector file should explain why the motorcycle belongs to the 50-bike edition, while preserving its actual manufacturing and registration chronology rather than forcing both into a single assumed year.
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Why this machine matters
The attraction is a combination of Bimota’s low-volume chassis work, an established Japanese powertrain and a specific commemorative identity. A strong collector file should explain why the motorcycle belongs to the 50-bike edition, while preserving its actual manufacturing and registration chronology rather than forcing both into a single assumed year.
The story
Bimota’s YB11 25th Anniversary edition combined its Yamaha-powered Superleggera platform with a blue-and-silver commemorative finish. Specialist records and a documented numbered auction example support a 50-bike series. It belongs to the YB11 family but has a narrower edition identity than the regular red, white and black motorcycles.
Built in limited numbers
The specialist archive dates the anniversary version to 1998, while an auctioned numbered example is catalogued as a 2000 motorcycle. These differing descriptions should be reconciled through original build and registration documents. The 50-bike anniversary scope remains separate from ordinary YB11 production and other later special descriptions. A model-year label alone cannot establish a second anniversary run.
On the road
The attraction is a combination of Bimota’s low-volume chassis work, an established Japanese powertrain and a specific commemorative identity. A strong collector file should explain why the motorcycle belongs to the 50-bike edition, while preserving its actual manufacturing and registration chronology rather than forcing both into a single assumed year.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- Bimota YB11 25th Anniversary
- Base model
- YB11 Superleggera
- Edition
- YB11 25th Anniversary
Powertrain & performance
- Engine
- Yamaha YZF1000R-derived inline four
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Motorcycle specifications
- Category
- Road motorcycle
Authenticity & identification
Check the numbered identification, VIN and original invoice together. Compare the blue-and-silver finish with period anniversary evidence and record replacement panels or altered equipment. The documented auction machine numbered 22 demonstrates an identifiable example, but its mileage, condition and ownership history do not describe every motorcycle in the series.
Ownership considerations
Check the numbered identification, VIN and original invoice together. Compare the blue-and-silver finish with period anniversary evidence and record replacement panels or altered equipment. The documented auction machine numbered 22 demonstrates an identifiable example, but its mileage, condition and ownership history do not describe every motorcycle in the series.
