Some motorcycles are born to turn heads, and the 1996 Bimota DB3 Mantra does it with flair. Draped in Sacha Lakic’s avant-garde design, this yellow-and-black beauty is as much art as it is machine.
Beneath its bold carbon-fiber-accented skin lies Ducati’s renowned 904cc L-Twin, delivering 86 horsepower and 66 lb-ft of torque through a six-speed transmission. Dual Mikuni carburetors, a two-into-four exhaust, and electronic ignition ensure that this Italian gem is as lively as it looks.
This 1996 Bimota DB3 Mantra Could Be Yours
Anchored by a silver alloy frame, the Mantra rides on black 17-inch Marchesini wheels wrapped in Pirelli Diablo tires.
A Paioli fork and monoshock handle suspension duties, while triple Brembo disc brakes provide stopping power worthy of its spirited performance.
The cockpit’s mix of carbon-fiber and faux burl wood trim hosts a 155-mph speedometer, 9k-rpm redline tachometer, and just enough quirks to keep it interesting.
This example shows 5,800 miles on the clock and received recent servicing, including carb cleaning and oil changes.
With its daring design and Ducati DNA, the Mantra is a rolling sculpture, offered at no reserve with extras like a tool kit and cover. A rare opportunity for the bold and the brave.
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