The iconic Italian motorcycle manufacturer Bimota is making a triumphant return to the Motul FIM World Superbike Championship in 2025 with its Bimota KB998. This exciting development marks the rebirth of a storied partnership with Kawasaki and the blending of Bimota’s renowned chassis engineering with the Kawasaki Ninja ZX-10RR engine.
Bimota’s roots in WorldSBK date back to the competition’s inaugural season in 1988 when the brand claimed seven victories. Their last WorldSBK win came in 2000 at Phillip Island, where Aussie Anthony Gobert delivered a historic victory aboard the SB8R. Now, after a two-decade hiatus, Bimota is poised to rekindle its racing heritage and recapture the spotlight on the global stage.
The Bimota KB998 is the product of a collaboration that harnesses Kawasaki’s inline-four engine from the Ninja ZX-10RR and pairs it with Bimota’s expertise in lightweight, precision-engineered chassis design. This synergy promises a machine capable of competing at the highest level of superbike racing while embodying the craftsmanship and innovation that have long defined Bimota.
While detailed specs of the Bimota KB998 remain under wraps, fans of both brands can expect the KB998 to deliver stunning performance and a striking design, with a focus on aerodynamics, agility, and sheer speed. Bimota’s re-entry into WorldSBK comes at an exciting time.
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