A letter from Rad:

Ok lads our Man Cave is done, the beer is cold and it’s the first Thursday of the new month so dinner is at Arts on Main!

We’ll start with a meet and greet in the MC followed by a gentle ride to the Radium Beer Hall and onto Main Street. From there we could find our way to Bruma, or maybe not, who knows… either way it’ll be a great ride weather permitting. 

Look forward to seeing you, 5 / 530 @ RAD in the Man Cave.

Regards

Dave  

It is now fact that new Bimota’s in South Africa cannot be bought at a better price anywhere in the world. It has been further improved now with the new Cayenne pricing. In the past this was unheard of in South Africa, but the Cayenne group has succeeded in achieving the impossible.

Even though the exchange rate has severely affected importers, Cayenne has successfully negotiated further factor assistance. Purchasing a Bimota is now cheaper in SA than anywhere else in the world, Cayenne have turned the tables on the past pricing being cheaper overseas and are now inundated with calls from overseas customers looking for new motorcycles after checking the new motorcycle prices on the Internet and Cayenne’s web site.

“Over and above the best retail prices with savings of up to R 100 000 on the Bimota DB9 plus huge savings on all the models, is the new CAYENNE FLEXIFIN offering a unique, a one-of-a-kind finance package for Bimota customers.” said Craig Langton DP for the Cayenne Group. ‘FLEXIFIN offers guaranteed trade-ins, (above current book value), no deposit, and a guaranteed buy-back after 3 years plus a free service plan for the life of the agreement.”  (T’s &C’s apply)

“The new FLEXIFIN offering is a partnership deal with MFC (Motor Finance Corporation, a division of Nedbank) and is another extension of  Cayenne’s strategy of making motorcycling more affordable.” “With this deal the future value of a new owner’s motorcycle is guaranteed”, he concluded.

Five new models are available the Bimota BD5, the DB9, the DB11 the Bimota 3D TESI and the BB3, the 2014 race bred EVO World Superbike entry. The new pricing below shows the savings

Bimota BB3           Was R 599 000 Now R 559 000

Bimota BD5 R       Was R 299 000  Now R 289 000

Bimota DB9          Was R 499 000  Now R 399 000

Bimota DB11        Was R 499 000 Now R 469 000

Bimota 3D TESI    Was R 459 000 Now R 399 000

Model information

The Bimota BB3 is arguably the ultimate Bimota/BMW blend; the BB3 shoehorns a claimed 190-horsepower from the 999 cc inline-four cylinder, BMW S 1000 RR power plant into their classic, steel trellis frame. Side plates machined from aluminium billet clamp the rear engine mounts, solidly locating the swingarm pivot and double-link-actuated Öhlins shock.

Elegantly styled, the BB3 is alleged to be the hottest, best-performing Bimota ever produced by the factory.  Steering-head angle is 25 degrees, wheelbase spans 1430 mm, seat height measures 828 mm.  Extreme Tech adjustable Mono shock on the rear, the brakes are double disc, Brembo, 4 pistons, 4 pads with Radial Brembo Calipers up front and single disc, 2 pistons, Bimota Calipers on the rear. Wheels are forged Aluminium. The claimed dry weight is 175 Kg’s.

The Bimota DB5 is powered by a Ducati 1100 DS L-Twin producing 98 hp 71.5 Kw @ 7500 rpm and torque of 105 Nm @5500 rpm. The fuel injection is Marelli-45 mm throttle body, ignition is Walbro, transmission is 6 speed, the frame make up is typical of Bimota CrMo steel trellis and carbon Fibre, the famous Marzocchi front forks and Extreme Tech Mono shock on the rear, the brakes have to match the top quality components used on these unique machines, so the best were selected double disc, Brembo, 4 pistons, 4 pads with Radial Brembo Calipers up front and single disc, 2 pistons, Bimota Calipers on the rear. Wheels are forged Aluminium and the complete machine weighs in at a mere 169 Kg’s

The  DB9 1198 Testastretta 11 is powered by a Ducati L-Twin cylinder, 4 valves per cylinder, Desmodromic liquid cooled power plant, producing 162 hp @ 9500 rpm and torque of 128 Nm @ 8000 rpm.

The fuel injection is Walbro electronic, transmission is 6 speed, the frame make up is typical of Bimota, NiCrMo4 and aluminium, the famous Marzocchi USD adjustable front forks and Extreme Tech adjustable Mono shock on the rear, the brakes are double disc, Brembo, 4 pistons, 4 pads with Radial Brembo Calipers up front and single disc, 2 pistons, Bimota Calipers on the rear. Wheels are forged Aluminium. The overall weight is 169 Kg’s.

The Bimota DB11 is powered by a Ducati’s 1198 Desmodromic L Twin Testastretta II, 4 valves per cylinder, producing 162 hp @ 9500 rpm and torque of 131 Nm @ 7700 rpm.

The fuel injection is electronic, Bimota by Athena, transmission is 6 speed, the frame make up is typical Bimota NiCrMo4 Steel trellis with billet aluminium, front forks are Marzocchi upside down DLC Treatment with adjustable preload, rebound and compression damping, and Extreme Tech Bimoto Mono shock on the rear with adjustable preload high and low speed rebound and compression damping, the brakes are double disc Brembo Calipers and 4 pistons up front and single Brembo Caliper on the rear. Wheels are forged Aluminium. The overall weight is 175 Kg’s.

The Bimota TESI 3D is powered by a 1078 cc Desmodromic L Twin cylinder unit, 4 valves per cylinder, producing 100 hp @ 7750 rpm and torque of 94 Nm @ 5250 rpm.

The fuel injection is electronic Bimota, transmission is 6 speed, the frame make up is  Bimota NiCrMo4 aluminium plates, and front and rear swingarm NiCrMo4 steel, front suspension is Extreme Tech for Bimota single speed on rebound damping and Extreme Tech Bimoto Mono shock on the rear. The brakes are double disc Brembo Calipers and 4 pistons up front and single Brembo Caliper on the rear. Wheels are forged Aluminium. The overall weight is 167 Kg’s.

If you are in the market for a new Bimota it’s a good time to buy one at the current retail price.

For more information on Bimota’s new pricing and Flexifin call Cayenne on 011 244 1900

Harley-Davidson Africa invites you to the Snors for a Cause Motorcade 2014 taking place this Saturday 1 November at all the Harley-Davidson dealerships in South Africa.

This time we ride for more than just freedom.

Please let me know as soon as possible whether you would like to attend as well as if you would be interested to pillion in the parade if you are not a rider or whether you want us to find out if we can arrange a Harley for you if you are a rider. 

Please also let me know if you are interested in an interview on the day with a Harley-Davidson dealer and/ or spokesperson from More Balls Than Most.

I’m looking forward to your feedback.

We dare you.  Be a rebel and make a difference. 

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