Bimota - limited edition production version of the Ninja H2 powered Tesi H2
The new built-in-Italy Kawasaki backed Bimota finally started releasing production models of the "radical and innovative" Tesi H2 in the final quarter of 2020.
First unveiled at EICMA in November 2019, the project attracted worldwide media and enthusiast interest as the first machine in a revival of one of Italy's most traditional and much admired premium motorcycle brands.
"The Tesi H2 is a revolutionary motorcycle which incorporates advanced engineering and chassis elements first seen on the Tesi 1D, including Bimota's iconic hub steering technology, coupled with the high performance, supercharged Kawasaki engine first seen in the Ninja H2.
Underlining the brand tagline, the 'Revolution Continues', Bimota says it is "constantly pursuing innovation," as Pierluigi Marconi, designer of Tesi H2, commented. "Finally, my dream becomes reality. Bimota's innovative TESI philosophy has been dramatically enhanced with Kawasaki's high- quality performance and legendary engineering quality."
In addition to various electronic control technologies brought to the project by Kawasaki, the Tesi H2 has a compact chassis that is composed of aluminium parts newly designed by Bimota. The weight of the machine is centred on the engine, while the outstanding spread of power is delivered by the supercharged four-cylinder Ninja engine. "Hub centre steering suppresses the pitching of the motorcycle, allowing riders to experience stable, controllable riding.
"Bimota would like discerning customers all over the world to enjoy innovative motorcycles the like of which they have never experienced before".
Manufacturing of the Tesi H2 is taking place at Bimota's storied Rimini factory in Italy with a planned Limited Edition of 250 units, each with a unique serial number plate, at a suggested retail price in Italy of € 64.000, incl. 22% VAT.
The Tesi concept was born in 1984 - with the first project realised using a 550 cc Kawasaki engine that was "the main heart of the frame". The first Tesi 1D project which came after that (1991) was quite different and equipped with a V-twin.
Now, 30 years later, fans of the original Tesi concept will be able to buy a reborn Bimota that incorporates the original design frame. Centralised mass, adjustable rider position, steering separated from the suspension - all the main features of the innovative original Tesi concept are incorporated into the new project Tesi H2 without any compromise and following the central concept phrase of "only what we need will stay".
