Description
Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 2021 Bimota Tesi 3D. Please note: This bike is titled as a Moto 1 which is standard procedure from Bimota through their U.S. importer Bimota Spirit. Moto 1 bikes may not be California compliant, please check with your local California DMV to verify. Additional photos are available here for your perusal.
Tesi is Italian for “thesis”, and the name reflects that this bike started as a thesis project by Pierluigi Marconi exploring hub-center steering for his mechanical engineering degree.
The first generation was the 1D, which utilized the 93 horsepower twin from the Ducati 851. By the third generation (3D), the Ducati-built heart was the 1,078cc dual spark engine found in machines like the Multistrada 1100 and Hypermotard 1100 (rated for 97 horsepower in the Tesi).
The 3D was a vast improvement of the 2D: Blake Conner of Cycle World said, “I was amazed by how much more responsive the front end was compared to the 2D.” Alan Cathcart said the “third time’s the charm” in a Motorcycle.com review.
The air-cooled motor didn’t have much mass to move around – Bimota claimed a dry weight of just 370 pounds thanks to the high spec components and extensive use of carbon fiber.
2020 brought the last run of the Tesi 3D before Bimota moved to the Tesi H2. It was known as the Final Edition (Edizione Finale) and it marked the end of a long run of Ducati-powered Bimotas. Upgrades over previous 3Ds included a wet clutch and Ohlins TTX suspension.
This example is VIN: 4B9DD0954MR106009. The seller purchased the bike three years ago from Bimota Spirit LLC in Raleigh, North Carolina, and states, “I have always wanted a Bimota Tesi since they first came out. When I heard the they were discontinuing the Tesi 3D, I wanted to get it. The bike has been so interesting to ride and own, but it is time to let it go. Unfortunately, it is so much a piece of art to me, I am afraid to ride it as the milage indicates.”
It is number 19 of 45.
The odometer shows 810 miles.
Maintenance:
The seller reports performing an oil change on the bike and states, “It has been stored in an insulated garage, never exposed to inclement weather.”
Modifications:
Bar end mirrors.
Aftermarket license plate mount.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa SP tires with date codes of 4619 and 0720.
The sale includes two keys, original mirrors, original license plate mount, and a bike cover
Cosmetic Blemishes:
According to the seller there are no blemishes.
Currently located in Charles Town, West Virginia, this Bimota is offered on a clean West Virginia title. Have any Tesi 3D stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
