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2007 Bimota Tesi 2D

The Bimota Tesi 2D evolved from the work of two mechanical engineering students.

From the petit, perfectly formed gas tank to the twists of the header pipes, the Bimota Tesi is almost as stimulating to look at as it is to ride.

2007 Bimota Tesi 2D

With a price tag of $60,000, the privilege of being one of the few people who will ever get to ride a machine like the Bimota Tesi was embraced by Bayly.

Reknowned for its art and innovation from masters like Botticelli and da Vinci, it's no surprise the latest marvel of motorcycle engineering hails from Italy's Bimota.

2007 Bimota Tesi 2D

The Bimota Tesi's rear suspension has direct linkage with a fully adjustable double system monoshock.

The no-frills tail end of the Bimota Tesi.

The Tesi has a Leo Vinci aluminum muffler with a catalytic converter.

The saddle of the Bimota Tesi makes for a very aggressive riding crouch.

The mimimalist dash of the Tesi includes a speedo, rev counter, high beam and direction indicators, and an oil pressure warning, low fuel warning and neutral lights.

The front swingarm is extremely light thanks to a manufacturing system that utilizes an alloy box section.

The Tesi 2D has a technologically advanced aluminum swingarm that separates the steering system from the damping system to offer perfect handling in all situations.

Tesi is Italian for thesis, as the forkless engineering marvel is founded on the thesis work of two mechanical engineering students.

The front has dual Brembo 320mm semi-floating discs with 4-piston calipers.

After his run on the DB5, Bayly noticed that the Tesi's riding position is a lot more aggressive and the gearing of the faster accelerating Tesi is lower.

The Bimota Tesi 2D is powered by a 992cc L-Twin 2-valves-per-cylinder Desmodromic engine.

More rigid, lighter, and with a fully adjustable rake, the feel of the Tesi's front end is a little strange at first, but before the day was over testers were diving deeper into the turns.

Bayly gets a little last second advice from the Bimota technician.

The Bimota Tesi has a 32.7-inch seat height and a claimed dry weight in the 340-lb range.

We hope Bayly washed up before riding the Tesi. The Bimota tech doesn't look like he'd tolerate greasy fingerprints left on his bike.

The Bimota Tesi's front suspension has progressive linkage with a fully adjustable double system monoshock and a direct linkage fully adjustable double system monoshock in back.

Wedged inside the two machine plates of the Omega frame sits a Ducati 1000 DS engine.

The twists and turns of Miller Motorsports Park allowed test riders to get a feel for the full potential of the Bimota Tesi 2D.

The Tesi's design leaves a short distance for forces exerted on the front wheel to travel to the frame.

Bayly was up to the task of the Tesi's challenge to ride at a higher level.

The Bimota Tesi 2D represents the ultimate in Italian exotica, which the $60,000 price tag reflects.

Bayly reveled in the opportunity to ride the Tesi 2D - it's not everyday you get to date a supermodel.

It took Bayly a few sessions to warm up to the handling characteristics of the Tesi, but before it was over he was following track designer Wilson's invisible line of perfection.

The smokin' hot design of the Bimota Tesi juxtaposed nicely against the calm of the snow-capped visage of the Wasatch Mountains.

With the absence of a fork, the trail and steering angle remain constant on the Tesi 2D under all conditions.

Honda may have abandoned its hub-center steering project, but Bimota has taken the concept to the next level.

The Tesi 2D is an incredibly light machine built using premium quality high-tech components, with a revolutionary style that delivers easy handling and unique riding experience.