Table of contents

• Bimota Tesi H2 From 64,000 euros and as a carbon edition
• Bimota Tesi H2 costs 64,000 euros
• Electronics on board the Bimota Tesi H2
• Technical data Bimota Tesi H2
• Conclusion

Motorcycle fair in Milan

EICMA 2021

Presented by

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Bimota also offers the Tesi H2 as a carbon edition.

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Only ten copies are to be offered.

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Bimota has not yet given any prices.

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Technically, there are no differences to the normal Tesi.

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The Carbon Edition only shows more carbon.

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Here the models in comparison.

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The new Tesi has been available to order since October 2020.

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The sports equipment, which is equipped with the 998 cc four-cylinder of the Kawasaki H2, costs 64,000 euros.

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The Bimota Tesi puts 207 kilos of dry weight on the road, around nine kilos less than the H2.

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Kawasaki and Bimota jointly build motorcycles.

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The new Tesi H2 was presented at the EICMA.

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It relies on the well-known Tesi concept with stub axle steering.

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Kawasaki contributes the thousand-compressor four-cylinder from the H2.

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Steered front hub.

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The steered front hub is controlled by push rods.

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Carbon winglets are supposed to provide downforce.

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The design looks pretty jagged.

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The Omega frame encloses the four-cylinder.

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Front suspension with two-arm swing arm.

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The spring elements come from Ohlins.

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The chassis is electronically controlled.

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Bimota uses many carbon attachments.

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Prices have not yet been announced.

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The four-cylinder is good at Kawasaki for up to 300 hp.

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Compressor for more power.

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Steering damper and digital cockpit.

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Kawasaki has acquired 49.9% of Bimota.

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Bimota Tesi H2 with stub axle steering and compressor for 64,000 euros

Bimota Tesi H2
From 64,000 euros and as a carbon edition

The new Bimota has been on the market since October 2020. Only 250 copies are built. Now there is an even finer carbon edition.

Uli Baumann,

Dina Dervisevic

02/19/2021

Took over in 2019 Kawasaki 49.9 percent of the Bimota shares, whereupon both manufacturers presented their first cooperation project at EICMA 2019 – the Bimota Tesi H2. Due to the corona lockdown, production had to be postponed to September 2020, but the time has come since October 2020: The Tesi H2 can be reserved – initially only by European customers, but as soon as the model is launched, Bimota will gradually increase its availability expand other markets. Production will take place at the Bimota factory in Rimini, Italy. A limited edition of 250 copies is planned, each with a specially made serial number plate.

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Tesi H2 as a carbon edition.

The new carbon edition of the Tesi H2 is limited to just ten copies. Technically, it doesn’t offer even more finesse, but its disguise shows even more carbon. It can now also be ordered. Calls prices Bimota but not here.

Bimota Tesi H2 costs 64,000 euros

The price for the normal Bimota Tesi H2: 64,000 euros (this includes 22 percent Italian VAT). So around 10,000 euros more than the Kawasaki Ninja H2 R. What does the customer get for it? Kawasaki’s liquid-cooled 998 cc in-line four-cylinder with supercharger in an aluminum chassis. Bore and stroke – 76 x 55 mm – correspond to Kawasaki’s H2, it takes over the compression ratio of 8.3: 1 from the H2 R. The machine generates a peak output of 231 hp at 11,500 rpm, the maximum torque of 141 Nm is 11,000 / min – which corresponds to the performance data of the Kawasaki Ninja H2.

The Bimota Tesi H2 is equipped with an abundance of aluminum milled parts and body parts made of carbon, such as the winglets. In total, with a dry weight of 207 kilos, it is around nine kilos lighter than the Ninja H2. The front and rear swing arms are made of aluminum with 100 mm travel at the front and 130 mm at the rear. The 17-inch forged wheels have 120 / 70ZR17 tires at the front and 200 / 55ZR17 tires at the rear. The Brembo calipers bite into two 330 mm brake discs at the front and a 220 mm disc at the rear. Both electronically controlled spring elements come from Ohlins.

Of course, the Bimota Tesi H2 rolls with the characteristic stub axle steering. “The front swing arm takes on the steered hub, which is controlled by the push rod. At the rear there is a conventional two-arm swing arm with a central spring strut.”, explained colleague Uli Baumann when he reported from EICMA 2019 on the first draft of the Bimota Tesi H2.

Electronics on board the Bimota Tesi H2

• Bosch cornering ABS
• Kawasaki Quick Shifter for upshifting and downshifting
• Launch Control
• 9-level traction control
• Slipper clutch
• LED lights all around
• Colored TFT cockpit
• Electronic landing gear from Ohlins

Technical data Bimota Tesi H2

Engine: liquid-cooled inline four-cylinder with compressor and 998 cm³ displacement
Bore x stroke: 76.0 mm × 55.0 mm
Compression: 8.5: 1
Max. Power: 231 PS (170 kW) at 11,500 rpm (with Ram Air 242 PS (178 kW))
Max. Torque: 141 Nm at 11,000 rpm
Wet sump lubrication
Engine oil volume: 5.0 L
Fuel system: 50 mm throttle body (4) with double injection, Euro-4
Gearbox: 6-speed gearbox
Clutch type: wet, multi-plate clutch
Gear ratio: 1. 3,188 (51/16); 2. 2.526 (48/19); 3. 2.045 (45/22); 4. 1.727 (38/22); 5. 1.524 (32/21); 6. 1,348 (31/23)
Tank capacity: 17 l
Total length: 2,074 mm
Total width: 770 mm
Total height: 1,155 mm
Wheelbase: 1,445 mm
Ground clearance: 140 mm
Seat height: 840 mm (+ / – 10 mm)
Suspension travel on the front wheel: 100 mm
Rear wheel travel: 130 mm
Front tire: 120 / 70ZR17
Front wheel: J17M / C × MT3.50
Rear tire: 200 / 55ZR17
Rear wheel: J17M / C × MT6.00
Front brake: double disc 330 mm
Rear brake: single disc 220 mm
Dry weight: 207 kg
Price: EUR 64,000 including VAT 22%
Start of sales: October 2020

Conclusion

The Bimota Tesi H2 smells almost like technology overkill with its axle steering and the supercharged engine. Now it is also available as a carbon edition. The prices from 64,000 euros for the standard version are steep.

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