The Bimota KB998 Rimini Superbike in PhotosRobb ReportMichael Van RunkleMon, September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM UTCAdd us on GoogleAfter riding the new $65,399 Bimota KB998 Rimini superbike on track, we find it hard to imagine a better day in the saddle. Click here for the full story.More from Robb ReportTrack Test: This Bimota Superbike Translates a Rich Race Pedigree Into Street-Legal PerformanceTaste Test: WhistlePig Gets Weird in the Best Way With Its New Ancient Egypt-Inspired RyeRoad Test: The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is a Convertible Tour de Force Without CompromiseBest of Robb ReportThe 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine BeastThe World's Best Superyacht ShipyardsThe ABCs of Chartering a YachtAdvertisementAdvertisementSign up for RobbReports's Newsletter. For the latest news, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.Click here to read the full article.The Bimota KB998 Rimini superbike.Beneath the sculptural skin, the bike features a 998 cc inline-four power plant that delivers 197 hp and 81.87 ft lbs pf torque.The power-plant configuration features titanium headers and an Akrapovič silencer for the exhaust.AdvertisementAdvertisementA closer look at the model's active-aero winglets.The flat seat design—with minimal padding—serves as a constant reminder of the KB998 Rimini's racing heritage.The magic that Bimota manages with the KB998 shines through in just how small the relatively sizable bike feels.The bike is dubbed the KB998 Rimini—the "KB" nomenclature indicates a Kawasaki engine and Bimota chassis, with the "Rimini" moniker taken for Bimota's hometown.AdvertisementAdvertisementA close-up of the multifunctional, performance-focused instrument display.Journalist Michael Van Runkle (front) and another rider drop into Laguna Seca's famed Corkscrew.Priced at $65,399, the Bimota KB998 Rimini has a production run limited to 250 examples per year.