Retro Rider Part 2: 1978 Bimoto SB2

Tom Roderick
by Tom Roderick

Last week we introduced you to Neale Bayly and his new vintage bike video series, Retro Rider. In that inaugural video, Neale gave Kawasaki’s first four-stroke superbike, the Z1, a shakedown, and spoke to the bike’s owner, Kenneth Germain. This week’s edition of Retro Rider focuses on a far more rare two-wheeler: Bimota’s SB2.

Retro Rider Part 1: 1973 Kawasaki Z1

Built from 1976 to 1980, by Valerio Bianchi, Giuseppe Morri, and Massimo Tamburini, the SB2 is certainly one of the top superbikes from that era. This particular SB2 is powered by a Yoshimura Suzuki GS750 inline-Four bored to 810cc, with high-compression pistons inside, Marzocchi fork, Brembo brakes and pressure-cast magnesium wheels. The bike is part of owner Bob Steinburger’s immense collection of Bimota machinery which you’ll also see in the video. So, sit back and enjoy the show.

Tom Roderick
Tom Roderick

A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.

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