who needs forks

[stevie t]

Always thought these were pretty cool, no idea how they are to ride/own.

 

[SkyRider]

what is it

 

[stevie t]

what is it

Bimota Tesi, here is a factory product shot...looks like a different type of swing arm, but concept is the same.

more pics of the type of bike in the killboy pic ...

The details....

2011 Bimota S - International Specifications
USA MSRP - See dealer for pricing in USD
Canada MSRP - See dealer for pricing in CDN
European MSRP - € 28,645

ENGINEType: Ducati 1100DS
Configuration: 90 degree L-Twin
Displacement: 1079cc
Cooling: air/oil
Compression Ratio: 10.5±0.5:1
Valves per Cylinder: 2
Bore x Stroke: 98.0mm x 71.5mm
Redline: 9000rpm
Valve Angle: intake: 28 degree, outlet: 28 degree
Valvetrain Type: Desmodromic
Fuel Pump: Bitron 3.5bar, electronic
Throttle Body: 45mm
Air Filter: Paper
Exhaust System: 2 in 1 in 2, inox
Injection: Magneti Marelli
Lubrication: Wet Sump
Fuel Tank: 4.2gal/1.3gal reserve (16l/5l reserve)TRANSMISSIONType: Dry Clutch, multi-disc
Clutch: Hydraulic
Primary Drive: 32/59 teeth
Final Drive: 15/40 teeth
Gear Ratio: VI - 28/24; V - 24/23; IV - 22/24; III - 20/27; II - 17/30; I - 15/37CHASSISWheelbase: 54.7in (1390mm)
Steering Angle: 18.5 degrees
Swingarm Lenth: 20.3±0.8in (515±20mm)
Seat Height: 31.5in (800mm)
Footpeg Height: 15.2in (385mm)
Handlebar Height: 33.5in (850mm)
Steering Rod Center to Seat Center: 27.4in (695mm)
Front Suspension: Monoshock, Pull-Rod Extreme Tech, fully adjustable (Preload - External Hydraulic device, Compression, Rebound, travel 4.5in (115mm)
Front Wheel: 3.50 x 17.0 Forged Alluminium Alloy
Front Brake: Double 320mm Brembo floating discs, Brembo Radial Caliper, 4-piston, 4-pad
Rear Suspension: Monoshock, Push-Rod Extreme Tech, fully adjustable (Pre-load, Compression, Rebound)
Rear Wheel: 5.50 x 17.0 Forged Aluminium Alloy
Rear Wheel Trail: 4.5in (115mm)
Rear Brake: 220mm Brembo Disc , 2-piston, 2-pad
Curb Weight: 370lb (168kg)​

 

[Wasted]

Bimota Tesi, here is a factory product shot...looks like a different type of swing arm, but concept is the same.

Everything is upsidedown and backwards!

 

[Mark Duc]

Also see Britten V1000. A guy from New Zealand that built a bike in his garage that massacred the Japanese Big 4 on the track.

http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/01/britten-v1000-greatest-motorcycle-ever.html

 

[stevie t]

Also see Britten V1000. A guy from New Zealand that built a bike in his garage that massacred the Japanese Big 4 on the track.

http://www.fasterandfaster.net/2008/01/britten-v1000-greatest-motorcycle-ever.html

Nice. Gotta love the story...too bad they never went into full out production.

 

[N3WMAN]

Vyrus makes something similar:

 

[Car2Slo]

I'm so confused looking at that bike. Kudos to an innovative design though.

 

[Blackdragon]

Original photo is a Bimota Tesi 3D.
The Vyrus is just Bimota Tesi's with upgraded parts and "upgraded" price.

I so want one but I lack funding... and they're not sold in Canada, yet (from what I've heard).

 

[coyo]

Original photo is a Bimota Tesi 3D.
The Vyrus is just Bimota Tesi's with upgraded parts and "upgraded" price.