BIMOTA Tesi Models/Series Timeline, Specifications & Photos

The 2016 MY Bimota Tesi 3D has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 1078cc, desmodromic 90-degree V-Twin powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, that can produce a claimed 98 horsepower and 98 Nm of torque.

The key features for this machine would be the innovative front and rear swing-arm, a nose-fairing, a two-piece, dual seat, a suspension package with fully-adjustable Ohlins mono-shock in the front and in the rear, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front and a single rear disc, a digital instrument panel and forged-aluminium wheels.

The 2013 MY Bimota Tesi 3D E sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1078cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 105 Nm of torque.

It also boasts standard features such as a Brembo braking system with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, blacked-out, aluminium alloy wheels, a digital and analogue instrument cluster, and a suspension package that features front and rear swingarms with Extreme Tech fully-adjustable mono-shocks.

The Italian engineers from Bimota have joined forces with the Dantone brand from Milano and have launched together a limited edition of the Tesi, in the embodiment of the 2009 MY Bimota Tesi 3D Rock Gold. This machine shares its specs with the base 3D, but has visual touches that is sure to appeal to most Bimota fans, such as an all-black finish, with gold inserts and chrome swingarms, which make it, arguably, one of the best-looking machines in its class.

The 2008 MY Bimota Tesi 3D Carbonio is a bike that is sure to stand out no matter where one decides one to ride it. Besides the unique front and rear swingarm design, which not only makes for a powerful visual impact, but also enhances its agility and comfort levels, this special edition also boasts carbon-fiber parts, and a Carbon Black finish, that contrasts nicely with the Racing Red finish found on its trellis frame and swingarms.

In all other departments, it shares its specs and technologies with the base Tesi 3D.

The 2008 MY Bimota Tesi 3D comes with a rather odd, but effective suspension package with front and rear swingarms and adjustable mono-shocks, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, forged-alloy wheels and a light alloy frame.

In the tech/engine department, it sports an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1078cc, desmodromic 90-degree V-Twin paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that reaches a maximum power output of 95 horsepower and 105 Nm of torque.

The 2007 MY Bimota Tesi 3D has, at its heart, an air/oil-cooled, four-stroke, 1078cc, 90-degree desmodromic V-Twin powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 95 horsepower and 105 Nm of torque.

It also comes standard with features such as the revolutionary suspension package with front and rear swingarms and adjustable mono-shocks, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front and a single disc in the rear, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, forged-alloy wheels and a light alloy frame.

The 2006 MY Bimota Tesi 2D Milennium is a naked machine that boasts a maximum power output of 87 horsepower and 84 Nm of torque out of its air-cooled, four-stroke, 992cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse. It also comes with features such as a front swinging arm with a fully-adjustable monoshock and progressive linkage, a similar mono-shock in the rear, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front, a single seat, an under-belly exhaust system, a front fender and a nose-fairing with a small windscreen.

The 2005 MY Bimota Tesi 2D Milennium comes standard with a front swinging arm with a fully-adjustable monoshock and progressive linkage, a similar mono-shock in the rear, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front, a single seat, an under-belly exhaust system, a front fender and a nose-fairing with a small windscreen.

In the tech/engine department, it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 992cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 87 horsepower and 84 Nm of torque.

The 2004 MY Bimota Tesi 2D Milennium sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 992cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 87 horsepower and 84 Nm of torque.

This naked two-wheeler tips the scale at just 154kg (340lbs), and comes with a revolutionary front swinging arm with a fully-adjustable monoshock and progressive linkage, a similar mono-shock in the rear, Brembo brakes with dual discs in the front, a single seat, an under-belly exhaust system, a front fender and a nose-fairing with a small windscreen.

The 1994 MY Bimota Tesi 1D 906EF is a fully-faired sport-bike that comes standard with features such as a front swinging arm with a Marzocchi mono-shock, a rear adjustable Marzocchi mono-shock, Brembo brakes with dual front discs, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, an analogue instrument cluster, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, black engine accents and cast-aluminium wheels.

A maximum power output of 117 horsepower and 85 Nm of torque is achieved by its liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, desmodromic 90-degree V-Twin powerplant.

The 1993 MY Bimota Tesi 1D 906ES has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, desmodromic 90-degree V-Twin engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, that reaches a maximum power output of 117 horsepower and 85 Nm of torque.

Also, it comes with a front swinging arm with a Marzocchi mono-shock, a rear adjustable Marzocchi mono-shock, Brembo brakes with dual front discs, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, an analogue instrument cluster, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, black engine accents and cast-aluminium wheels.

The Bimota Tesi ID 906 is was actually the second version presented only a few weeks after the firs. The only modification was engine displacement which was incresed from 851 to 906.

The 1991 MY Bimota Tesi 1D 906SR boasts standard features such as a front swinging arm with a Marzocchi mono-shock, a rear adjustable Marzocchi mono-shock, Brembo brakes with dual front discs, a single seat, a dual exhaust system, an analogue instrument cluster, a nose-fairing with a small windscreen, black engine accents and cast-aluminium wheels.

In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, desmodromic 90-degree V-Twin powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 113 horsepower and 85 Nm of torque.

The Tesi 1D uses a Ducati 851 engine whose displacement was increased to 904cc. The bike's most unusual feature is the hub center steering instead of the telescopic fork found on other bikes.

Apart from the prototype and a competition model, this are equipped with two cylinders engines. The main innovation of the Bimota Tesi is the presence of a front fork equipped with steering wheel hub instead of the classic telescopic fork.

The 1991 MY Bimota Tesi 1D 904 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 904cc, 90-degree V-Twin desmodromic powerhouse paired to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 113 horsepower and 92 Nm of torque.

It also comes with features such as a Marzocchi suspension package, composed of a telescopic fork and an adjustable mono-shock, a Brembo braking system with dual front discs and a single one in the rear, an aluminium frame, a full-fairing with a small windscreen, a single set, plus forged-aluminium wheels.

The 1991 MY Bimota Tesi 1D 851 boasts standard features such as a Marzocchi telescopic fork in the front and a Marzocchi adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, a full-fairing, a windscreen, an analogue instrumentation panel and cast-aluminium wheels.

In the tech/engine department, it sports a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 851cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant paired to a six-speed manual transmission, that reaches a maximum power output of 103 horsepower and 83 Nm of torque.

The 1990 MY Bimota Tesi 1D 851 has, at its heart, a liquid-cooled, four-stroke, 851 cc, 90-degree V-Twin powerplant mated to a six-speed manual transmission, and can produce 103 hp (76.8 Kw) and 83 Nm of torque. Standard features include a Marzocchi telescopic fork in the front and a Marzocchi adjustable mono-shock as a rear suspension, a Brembo braking system with dual front disc brakes and a single disc in the rear, a full-fairing, a windscreen, an analogue instrumentation panel and cast-aluminium wheels.