1981 Bimota SB3 988cc

Lot Number: 144

1981 Bimota SB3 988cc

One of only 402 produced worldwide with very few in the UK.

  • Sold for: £11,981

LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Saturday 12th February, 2022 at 2.30pm GMT at ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL

  • Registration Number

    REG NUMBER
    UGC 3W

SUMMARY

One of only 402 produced worldwide with very few in the UK.

DESCRIPTION

  • Built between 1979 and 1982, total SB3 production numbered 402
  • It was fitted with the Suzuki GS1000 engine and was lighter and faster that the GS
  • What was not in doubt, was the fact that it was the fastest production bike of the day
  • Air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 987cc, transverse four-cylinder producing 87bhp/84 Nm 
  • Aimed initially at the German market, this is one of the few registered new in the UK 
  • Correct numbers, mostly unrestored and original and in running order
  • Two previous owners and UK registered on a V5C

SPECIFICATION

Lot Number
144
Make
BIMOTA
Model
SB3
Registration Number
UGC 3W
Frame Number
00155
MOT Expiry
Exempt
Engine Number
GS1000E 13785

GALLERY

CONSIGNOR

Consignor

For further information regarding this lot please contact Mark.

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