2020 Bimota Tesi H2 for Sale
Miles: 64
Clean Title
Price: $55,000 OBO
Listing ends: April 12, 2024
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A few days ago, we posted a listing for one of the rarest and most exotic motorcycles of the modern era, the Bimota Tesi 1D. Today’s bike is a modern take on that mechanically contrarian formula, the Kawasaki H2-powered Bimota Tesi H2. The “Tesi,” Italian for “thesis” was a concept bike made flesh, and was most notable for its hub-center steered, alternative front end that did away with a traditional front fork and exchanged it for a swingarm at the front to match the rear. The idea was to separate braking and suspension forces, significantly reducing brake dive and changes to suspension geometry. In practice, the system was much more complex and offered little to no performance advantage, compared to a traditional fork. But the bike had gorgeous bodywork, was powered by a charismatic 4-valve Ducati v-twin, and had that very exotic front suspension system. In spite of the bike’s cost and failure to improve upon traditional suspension systems, new variations on the Tesi theme were produced using appropriately Italian, but relatively tame Ducati powerplants. Until 2022, when Bimota’s new 49% owner Kawasaki decided to slot the wild, 228hp supercharged inline four from their H2, along with the engine management system and a comprehensive suite of rider aids, into an updated version of Bimota’s hub-center steered chassis, then cloaked the bike in dramatic, carbon fiber bodywork. The result was one of the fastest, most exotic motorcycles on the planet.
Experience the thrill of riding the 2020 Bimota Tesi H2 sports bike. This powerful machine boasts an engine size of 998cc and only 64 miles on the odometer. The black exterior color of this model adds to its sleek and stylish look. This Bimota Tesi H2 is a clean title vehicle with no existing warranty. The motorcycle has been well-maintained and is in excellent condition. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to own this impressive model. Throughout ownership, the motorcycle was kept in a heated garage. The sale also includes the new, unused original cover, new, unused stock exhaust and the paddock stand. The motorcycle was never titled and comes with the original MSO and a bill of sale.
Okay, so the obvious downside here is that the seller clearly doesn’t know anything about the bike. The possible upside is that he doesn’t know anything about the bike? Certainly, the $55,000 asking price is far less than the $72,000 this bike sold for just a couple years ago, which is quite a depreciation hit. Hot take: I think these are kind of… odd-looking. They’re over-styled and too busy, with all those angry, folded shapes. Not that I wouldn’t want one in my garage, I just feel like modern Bimotas are trying a bit too hard to look wild and exotic and lack the elegant simplicity of older models like the original Tesi 1D. I also understand the need to use the original Kawasaki H2 clocks that are probably tied to the engine management system, but they look a bit ordinary for a $72,000 motorcycle. Luckily, this one is selling for just $55,000! That’s a ton of money for a motorcycle, but you also get a wild-looking, wildly quick motorcycle you can hopefully service at your local Kawasaki dealer.
-tad
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I don’t know what to call it, the upper “triple clamp”? Wow it looks really wide. The blue circles in it, visually send fork tube queues. Though it doesn’t have any. It is a mirage. Familiar but not.
I am very curios how one rides a bike where there is no fork dive. It is an integral part of the skills I exercise on a race track coupled with properly loading a tire. Generally more braking loads the tire and quickens the turn-in. One still trail brakes but what feedback do you need and get here? I am not arguing fore or against hub center. I really, really, really what to try it. But I would rather do that on something stupid cheap like a supermoto bike. Before i dive into a crash laden learning curve. Because it is different, different riding technique to cash-in is needed, yes?. Best to crowd source that. Can we get a forkless ohvale instead? Or a Bimota z125?
As to the looks, i don’t think is strays far from the parent H2. Which is regrettable. I guess I am an Old fart now. Give me Ducati 916 timelessness, and lust might be rekindled in my veins. Otherwise the beauty here is in the details of the build perfection. That front swingarm is magnificant… My .02…
The largest “complaint” and probable reason these did not catch on more in racing was the lack of “feel” under braking. I would think that it is a case that the function is better, but the riders have honed skills on such a different orientation it was a miss.
I have only ridden my 1D a couple of times, and will say that on the road it is amazing. Very pleasant ride quality and the quick becomes very natural in short order. Maybe if really pushing things my opinion would change.
Tend to agree that the Tesi H2 is too recognizable as a H2, but the massive weight savings must make up for that….lol