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Post by BADGER on Mar 4, 2006 15:40:36 GMT
The Bimota born "TESI" has continued to develop and evolve. The project, originally started in 1990, came to life because of the commitment of two young engineers who named the motorcycle "TESI" (which is Italian for "thesis") as the design, which replaces the conventionally used hydraulic fork in the front with an innovative swing arm, was part of their university thesis. VDM, a company based in Rimini and owned by former Bimota mechanic Rodorigo Ascanio, who has vast styling and technical experience, continued research and development on what is one of the most futuristic motorcycles ever produced. The technical co-operation and the friendship between Bimota and VDM, rooted within Rodorigo Ascanio's past, led to an agreement for the limited production of the TESI 2D by Vyrus. This project evolved from Bimota and VDM's desire to continue the development of a motorcycle, which is distinctive for the functional and technical aspects of its design, which are unique in the world. The result of this collaboration is an extremely light motorcycle, characterized by an enormously easy drivability, a revolutionary and exclusive style, and the inclusion of components at the forefront of technology. Production is limited with the care and commitment to build quality extreme. Check out their site www.bimota.it/default_eng.htm
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Post by lightspeed on Mar 4, 2006 19:13:47 GMT
Technological wonder . . . . but UGLY!
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Post by bikesnoopy on Mar 4, 2006 19:32:46 GMT
Shame they used a POXY Ducati engine in it.
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Post by BADGER on Mar 4, 2006 21:50:42 GMT
and the real designer was..........Mr Heath Robinson
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Big Si
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Post by Big Si on Mar 5, 2006 17:23:50 GMT
and the real designer was..........Mr Heath Robinson .......or was it Picasso ?
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