Bimota Tesi 3D

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From https://www.motorcycledaily.com/

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The recent announcement that the Tesi 3D will be sold by Bimota in the United States this Fall is of interest for a few reasons. First of all, if you happen to be as old as I am (50) and you read motorcycle magazines as a kid, the Bimota name itself almost sends tingles down your spine. Exotic, lightweight chassis developed to house engines manufactured by others (Suzuki comes to mind from my youth) was the ultimate in exotica in this industry a few decades ago.

In some ways, things are much more difficult for Bimota today. Huge weight loss versus "off the shelf" machinery is almost impossible to achieve these days, and technology more advanced than "run of the mill spec" is also an elusive goal for any small manufacturer.

The Tesi 3D uses the unique front suspension and Hub-steering developed by Bimota. The steel trellis swingarms (both front and rear) are new, and the front suspension, although similar in concept, now uses a "pull-rod mechanism" arranged with a lower center of gravity.

The main frame is constructed of machined alloy -- a Bimota tradition.

With carbon body parts and forged alloy wheels, along with the Bimota exclusivity, expect the price to be a king's ransom. Different and exclusive for sure, the unique Bimota chassis here houses a Ducati 1100 dual spark engine (which actually displaces 1079cc).

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TheShaggyDA · Repost Police Joined: 14 Jun 2004 Karma :

"Exotic".

Is that Latin for FUUUUUGLEEEEEEEEEEEEE? Smile

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Stav · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 Mar 2007 Karma :

Does anybody else think it looks a bit like something that was put together out of meccano?! Confused

I'm sure it's very capable, but crikey it's fugly!!
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jackw72 · World Chat Champion Joined: 18 Nov 2006 Karma :

it maybe skinny and ugly but i bet it moves like a bat out of hell! Twisted Evil

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Annabella · Like a person, only smaller Joined: 03 Feb 2002 Karma :

You boys have no taste.

That bike is gorgous. I want one. Reckon they'd so a special 'midget-sized' one for shortarses?
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feef · Energiser Bunny Joined: 11 Feb 2002 Karma :

the Tesi is a stunning piece of engineering... both in looks and technical acheivment. You lot calling it ugly have no taste..

I'll bet you're all hankering after the same R1/CBR/ZXR as all the other race-rep lookalikey style sheep Razz

Scared to be different and appreicate a bike for how it works, rather than if it's got the latest styling and colour scheme?

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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

Get the Vyrus! Similar to the Tesi, but with the lastest spec sand cast 999R motor. Thumbs Up

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SoulRider · World Chat Champion Joined: 13 Nov 2005 Karma :

Not really feef i just dont like it personally, tank looks horrible and general styling is not to my taste (1098 lover myself Smile

). The tail looks pretty good but it is about the only part that appeals to me, asthetics wise.

However im not saying it wouldnt be fun to ride, couldnt say that unless ive jumped on the thing myself and im interrested to see how the front swingarm idea handles on a bike, supposed to be a massive improvement?
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Wafer_Thin_Ham · Super Spammer Joined: 18 Nov 2005 Karma :

It gives less dive on the brakes, but have big weight issues, they've used a trellis on this one to try and save some weight and keep the correct rigidity.
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pwntifex · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Aug 2006 Karma :

It looks like somebody crashed a GPZ.
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MarkJ · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Karma :

It looks brilliant Thumbs Up

I second what Feef says

mr.z · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Feb 2004 Karma :

Saw a gts at the weekend at matlock, how many did they actually make? ive never seen one close up before..

Like the bimota very much, shame theres not more manufacturers with the guts to try doing things differently, the real shame is there will probably be 100 made all already on order that will never be ridden and be a big expensive ornament with a big doylie under it, and have people discuss the weird bimota that theres only 3 in the world of Neutral

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https://www.robot-japan.com/Articles/ToyFair-2006/Toy-Fair-2006/Transformers-motorcycle.jpg Smile

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Zimbo · World Chat Champion Joined: 09 Jul 2004 Karma :

I wouldn't buy one, but the engineering is pretty funky.
I was looking over a Tessi 2D last year, love the detailed alloy frame members . . . .

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wait wait wait wait wait...

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Diggs · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Apr 2007 Karma :

That is one aesthetic conversation-piece and beautiful for it! I hope its not an engine-out job for a service though...
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Ahem...

Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

I do like the Tesi. There was a Tesi 1D ES for sale about 18 months ago in the owners club for reasonable money. Argued with myself for about a week and by then it was sold.

Do like the 3D. Weight wise it is probably pretty light. The 2D is a claimed 149kg.

All the best

Keith
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