[Solution] My Bimota Mantra is stuck after battery change - needs code

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Grace
Member since January 2022 • 119 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Bimota Mantra?

Posted on April 12, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 767 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Bimota Mantra. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 13, 2025

Replies (6)

Ghostrider
Member • 86 posts

Following this for my Bimota Mantra. Please update if it works!

April 13, 2025 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 8 posts

Just what I needed! My Bimota Mantra has been acting up lately.

April 14, 2025 Reply
Ziggystar
Member • 96 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Bimota Mantra.

April 15, 2025 Reply
Quickdraw
Member • 49 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Bimota Mantra this hard?!

April 16, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 148 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Bimota Mantra. This looks promising.

April 17, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 95 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Bimota Mantra, following this thread.

April 18, 2025 Reply

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