Bimota is back in the US after roughly a decade away, with five limited-production models going on sale through a new exclusive dealer, Bimota Spirit in Raleigh, North Carolina. Two models – the KB998 Rimini and the Tesi H2 – are available to order now, with three more following later in 2026.

What’s actually coming, and when

The KB998 Rimini and Tesi H2 are available to order right now. The Tesi H2 TERA, KB4 and KB4RC are expected to arrive later in 2026, and Bimota has also flagged a smaller KB399 for announcement once it clears EPA and CARB certification – so this return isn’t a one-and-done limited drop, it’s the start of an actual US lineup.

Model Engine Chassis highlight US availability
KB998 Rimini 998cc liquid-cooled inline-four Chromoly trellis frame, carbon bodywork Available now
Tesi H2 998cc supercharged inline-four Center-hub steering, carbon bonded bridge Available now
Tesi H2 TERA 998cc supercharged inline-four TERA anti-dive chassis, OZ Racing wheels Late 2026
KB4 1,043cc inline-four Rear-radiator layout, real leather seat Late 2026
KB4RC 1,043cc inline-four, 142 PS Café-racer naked, exposed intakes Late 2026

The Kawasaki connection is doing a lot of work here

Bimota builds through its partnership with Kawasaki, which took a 49.9% stake in the Italian brand back in 2019, and it shows in the hardware – the KB998 Rimini’s inline-four is Kawasaki-derived and championship-proven, wrapped in a trellis frame with full carbon bodywork and variable winglets. The Tesi H2 goes further, running a supercharged inline-four through a center-hub steering system instead of a conventional fork, on Öhlins suspension and Brembo Stylema calipers biting dual 330mm discs.

Nobody’s published US pricing yet – reserving a build means contacting Bimota Spirit directly rather than picking a number off a configurator, which tells you roughly what tier of buyer this lineup is actually built for.

Ten years is a long time for a niche Italian brand to sit out the world’s biggest motorcycle market, and it’s hard not to read this as Kawasaki finally cashing in on a stake it’s held since 2019 rather than a Bimota decision made in isolation. Either way, a supercharged center-hub-steered superbike showing up in Raleigh, North Carolina is not a sentence I expected to type this month, and I’ve already looked up how far that is from three separate vacations I’m not taking.

Bimota isn’t the only Italian name working its way back into showrooms this year – Bultaco confirmed its own return with a Chinese-built platform under the badge, which makes for an interesting contrast: one heritage brand leaning on a Japanese manufacturer’s engineering, the other on a Chinese one. If you want the fuller picture of who’s actually selling what in this segment right now, the rundown of four Chinese brands worth taking seriously is worth a read alongside this one.

FAQ

What Bimota models are available in the US right now?

The KB998 Rimini and the Tesi H2 are available to order now through Bimota Spirit, the brand’s new exclusive US dealer in Raleigh, North Carolina.

When do the rest of the Bimota lineup arrive in the US?

The Tesi H2 TERA, KB4 and KB4RC are expected later in 2026. A smaller KB399 is expected to be announced once it clears EPA and CARB certification.

Is Bimota owned by Kawasaki?

Kawasaki holds a 49.9% stake in Bimota, acquired in 2019, and the KB998 Rimini’s engine is Kawasaki-derived.

How much do the new US-market Bimota models cost?

Pricing hasn’t been published. Reserving a build currently means contacting Bimota Spirit directly rather than ordering through a public configurator.

Official source: https://www.bimotaspirit.com/for-sale-current