The Tesi 3D is the latest version of Bimota’s bike with the signature hub center steering system. The claimed benefits of the system are that it reduces front end dive under braking and increases corner entrance stability and mid-turn control. The front end was completely redesigned by Bimota’s Andrea Acquaviva to address handling problems on the previous version of the bike, the Tesi 2D.The central section of the chassis is a billet-aluminum, omega-shaped frame that supports and utilizes the engine as a stressed member of the chassis. The front and rear trellis swingarms pivot in the frame and rear engine cases. The 370 pound bike (dry weight) is powered by a 1078cc Ducati engine.
When the bike was first introduced in 2007 it was priced at $35,900. Bimota originally planned to build 30 bikes in the first year of production and 100 in the second year.
Bimota Tesi 3D Slideshow
Bimota Tesi 3D Road Test
