Last November at EICMA, Bimota unveiled the KB998 Rimini, where active aerodynamics take center stage. The adjustable winglets automatically adapt to maintain the optimal angle of inclination at all times.
The movable front winglets can either maximize downforce or minimize drag, depending on the conditions.
As explained to Motorcycle News by Bimota’s Chief Operating Officer, Pierluigi Marconi, the adjustable angle of the outer part of the winglets is electronically controlled and operates without any rider intervention. The entire process is fully automatic. However, few additional details about the mechanism are currently known.
It remains uncertain whether this solution will be applied to the KB998 in World Superbike Championship. The regulations do allow for active aerodynamics, provided they are homologated for road models.
Regardless, this innovative solution represents a significant step forward for superbikes, particularly in production models. If the performance matches expectations, it could very well become a standard feature in this category of motorcycles.