Bimota HB4 live at Motor Bike Expo

Bimota will be debuting with FB Corse in the Moto2 series with this Bimota HB4.
It should prove to be an exciting bike with a Honda engine (from the Honda CBR 600 RR), and a stunning Bimota trellis chassis of steel and cast magnesium.

These shots show the Bimota HB4 live at the Motor Bike Expo in Verona (courtesy of Motoblog.

it) where you can also see the rear Ohlins suspension, Paioli front fork and Brembo brakes.
Other features include an aeronautical system for the frame, adjustable steering head and forged magnesium wheels.

The Bimota HB4 weighs 135 kg (dry) and has a 21-litre capacity fuel tank.
Rumours say that if the bike is successful and generates enough interest, we could see a production version turn up.
On the racing front, Bimota won its first world championship back in 1980 with Jon Ekerold, and then in 1987 with Virginio Ferrari.

And the Italians are hoping that this is an opportunity for Bimota to dust off the trophy cabinet a bit.
Check out the Bimota HB4 Moto2 promo video here.