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Bimota
YB 5
Sport-touring · 1,188 cc
- Engine
- 1,188 cc
- Power
- 125 hp
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YB 5 at a glance
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Displacement
1,188 cc
Power
125 hp · 93 kW
Category
Sport-touring
Specifications
- Displacement
- 1,188 cc
- Power
- 125 hp · 93 kW
- Production
- 1987 – 1988
- Category
- Sport-touring
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Generations and editions
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1 variants
Years
1987 - 1988
1987-1988 YB5 Folgore
GenerationThe YB5 Folgore is the 1188 cc Yamaha FJ1200-powered Bimota from 1987–1988. It combines an air/oil-cooled inline four with a Bimota chassis and 17-inch sport wheels; keep it separate from smaller YB models using FZR engines.
1188 cc125 hp4 cyl.
About this model
About the Bimota YB 5
The Bimota YB5 is an extremely rare Italian sport-tourer from 1987–1988 built around Yamaha’s 1188 cc FJ1200 inline four. Bimota paired the reliable Yamaha engine with a much lighter chassis, its own suspension and a compact fairing. On a used example, verify original YB5 frame and swingarm parts, engine code and documentation: the small series and age make authenticity and parts history more important than a generic FJ1200 comparison.
- Category
- Sport-touring
- Production
- 1987 – 1988
- Power
- 125 hp
Before you buy
What to check before buying
- Check Yamaha engine code, carburettors, fuel hoses and intake rubbers for age-related issues and stable setup.
- Inspect the chrome-moly frame, aluminium plates, swingarm and steering stops carefully for cracks, corrosion or crash damage.
- Check brakes, wheels, tyres, bearings and suspension units for safe condition and availability of suitable parts.
- Ask for documentation of valve clearance, carburettor service, chain/sprocket maintenance and charging voltage.
- Compare bodywork, exhaust, instruments and mounting hardware with period documentation; YB5s are often individually modified.