# Bimota > Bimota is an Italian motorcycle manufacturer founded in 1973 and based in Rimini, Italy. Known for hand-built, design-led motorcycles that pair distinctive engineering—such as hub-centre (Tesi) steering and composite chassis—with premium components. The official website presents the current model range, brand heritage, and dealer information across multiple country and language editions. ## Models - [KB998 Rimini](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/kb998): Racing-bred superbike ("La Rivoluzione Nelle Corse") with a one-of-a-kind composite chassis, variable winglets, and a supercharged inline-four; the brand's flagship track-focused machine. - [Tesi H2 TERA](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/tesi-h2-tera): Crossover model featuring Bimota's signature Tesi hub-centre steering (TERA) and a supercharged engine, blending adventure-touring versatility with distinctive handling. - [KB4](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/kb4): Vintage-inspired neo-retro roadster with an under-seat radiator layout for a compact wheelbase, carbon bodywork, and a 142 PS inline-four engine. - [KB399](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/kb399): A condensation of Bimota's racing spirit in a lighter package, with a premium inline-four engine and top-tier chassis components. - [BX450](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/bx450): Championship-winning enduro/off-road motorcycle with a 449cc engine, aluminium frame, and race-derived electronics. ## Brand - [Company](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/company): The Bimota company—its essence, vision, mission, and craftsmanship, built by hand in Rimini, Italy. - [Heritage](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/heritage): More than half a century of Bimota design and engineering history, from the founding in 1973 through its landmark models. - [Spirit of Rimini](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/spirit-of-rimini): The story of Bimota's home city of Rimini and how the location shapes the brand's identity. ## Ownership & Support - [Dealer Locator](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/dealer): Find an authorised Bimota dealer. - [Contact Us](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/contact-us): Get in touch with Bimota. - [Owner Manuals](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/owner-manuals): Download owner's manuals for Bimota models. - [Spare Parts Catalogue](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/spare-parts-catalogue): Access the Bimota spare parts catalogue. ## Optional - [Privacy Policy](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/privacy): Bimota's privacy policy. - [Cookie Policy](https://www.bimota.com/za/en/cookie): Information about cookies used on the site. ## Notes - The site is published in multiple country/language editions (e.g. /it/en, /uk/en, /us/en, /za/en, /jp, /de, /fr, /es, /nl, and others). The links above use the /za/en edition as representative examples; equivalent pages exist under each locale path.