It was the rebirth of something special after the Italian firm’s acquisition by Kawasaki.
Tesi in Italian means "thesis," and the name reflects the fact that this bike was originally designed as a thesis by Pierluigi Marconi, who was interested in hub-centered steering to earn the mechanical engineering course he was pursuing. When Kawasaki purchased Bimota in 2019, everyone believed the partnership could revive the cult brand. It brings to the industry top-of-the-horsepower chain with the H2-derived engine mated with the Italian chassis and design ingenuity.
Bimota's Hyper bike is an absolute dream for any motorcycle enthusiast with its unique and captivating design. Bimota's distinctive layout can be attributed to its traditional Tesi front-hub steering and front suspension. The H2 did more than provide its engine to Bimota. It gave it its name - the Bimota Tesi H2.
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The first model was the 1D that adopted the 93 hp twin-engine of the Ducati 851. The 3rd generation (3D) came with the 1,078cc dual spark unit, rated with 97 horsepower. However, in November of this year, Kawasaki announced that they had backed "Bimota's revival" with a press release stating that they'd make 200 models of an upgraded Tesi. This time, the power output would go far higher since they'd use the supercharged core found in the Ninja H2. This generation of the Tesi comes with an engine that can match the striking appearance. Bimota states that the 998cc engine can produce 239 horsepower thanks to a ram-air intake; this is certainly not for novice riders.
The Tesi H2 can be described as a top-of-the-line motorcycle from top to bottom. With hand-painted carbon fiber bodywork, this exquisite material is extensively used in every bit of the Tesi H2, including two extensive wings on each side of the front cowl and Supercharger intake and runner. It's built on an advanced aluminum chassis and features the rear, and front swingarms are CNC-machined from billet aluminum, Brembo brakes, and 17" forged wheels. In true Bimota style, this weighs lighter than the bike it was built on. The Tesi H2 is 472 lbs dry and 53 lbs lighter than a Ninja H2.
Speaking of suspension, the rear gets not one but two electronically-adjustable Ohlin units. The brakes are the responsibility of Brembo Stylema calipers with four pistons. Another exciting aspect is how the Brembo calipers are covered in the front cowl.
The next striker following the engine is the massive aluminum front swingarm, which has hub-centered steering activated through Heim joints. While earlier Tesi models featured Hub-Steering, which was created in-house by Bimota, the one featured for Tesi H2 is an entirely new design. The Tesi H2 is an entirely new breakthrough, pushing boundaries while taking on corners with full force. The front suspension has a more compact layout and keeps brake forces away from the front suspension.
Although the rear frame removes the swingarm from a single-sided one to a conventional one, the enormous dual-canister exhaust of the H2 hyperbike is still present. Also missing is Kawasaki's iconic trellis frame, which is replaced with what seems to be a beam frame taking its place. Expect the same kind of electronic wizardry in this model like Kawi H2, which includes the latest 6-axis IMU ABS Traction control, quick-shifter, auto-blipper, and 3-step launch control. The final and the oddest part of the bike are the tiny front-mounted light fixtures between the fairing. They look like vampire fangs that are hanging out of the fairing. It's easy to think they're indicators, but they're mounted on the wing mirrors on the latest machine.
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At the launch of Tesi, Hiroshi Ito from Kawasaki Japan said: "The story started around three years ago. An investment company contacted us asking if we were considering an Italian manufacturer of motorcycles. The company's name was obscure, and when I scanned the papers, I realized, Oh, it's Bimota! Yes, that's Bimota. For motorcycle enthusiasts who were of my age, Bimota was legendary - bikes that we would imagine, with stunning components, a stunning chassis, and an unattainable price."
He also added: "I instantly took a flight to Milan and had lunch with Signor Marco, the chief director of Bimota. He was so enthusiastic about this new venture, "this project will be a success" because he is a genuine motorcycle lover. Then, I got the privilege of spending all day with Bimota's famous creator, Pierluigi Marconi. "Combining this engine and that chassis... adding these parts... we can make a great bike," he declared. I was confident that our venture would be a big success, and we could make history."
Apart from the fact that it is beautiful, it also offers exclusivity. Bimota has only put just a few of the new bikes on the market, and only 200 of them will likely be made for the initial batch of bikes, with prices set at around $75,600. You won't get one as they are already sold out.
Power output is rated at just over 305 horses, which is just as radical as it sounds for a bike that weighs in at 476 pounds.
Confucius did not exactly specify moto-journalism when he penned everything in the 6th century B.C. Nevertheless, a proverb from a philosophy loosely rendered today reads as "fancy something you love and you will never want to work a single day in your life."