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Message started by klx650sm2002 on 05/25/10 at 04:59:55

Title: Bimota
Post by klx650sm2002 on 05/25/10 at 04:59:55

The Tesi, crap bodywork but outstanding chassis.
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/196193/images/2tesi9.jpg
Clive W :)

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by earlytimz on 05/25/10 at 06:39:12

Which end is the front???

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by LANCER on 05/25/10 at 06:59:05

I've never been able to get into that type of front end...just doesn't look like a motorcycle should

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by mpescatori on 05/25/10 at 07:05:25

Thanks Clive !

Believe it or not, the BiMota TESI was named such because it was a university student's dissertation project !

Talk about a tough dissertation ! The boy is now selling designer crotch rockets that surpass MV Agusta in style and flair !!!
...He's also filthy rich... ;D ;D ;D
8-)

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by LostArtist on 05/25/10 at 07:44:53

so what does having a front end that looks like the back end do?? is it better in some way?

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by mpescatori on 05/25/10 at 08:10:40

Why waste your money with a telescopic front fork when a rigid girder will still get the job done ?

Comfort and control.

The Bimota's cantilever front end (also used by racing BMWs) is the best design yet.
...regardless of looks...

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by Phelonius on 05/25/10 at 09:45:48

03203C3B0E3D3B263C3B4F0 wrote:

so what does having a front end that looks like the back end do?? is it better in some way?

Yes, it steers from the rear like a fork lift and can turn much more sharpley!

Phelonius

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by earlytimz on 05/25/10 at 10:20:39

Maybe... But have you ever driven a forklift at high speeds, and then cut the wheels? Sounds scary!!
I'm sure that bike is state of the art, but you know what they say about art...

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by Serowbot on 05/25/10 at 10:45:39

Something there,... just ain't right...

...and,... are handlebars really still the best method of steering?... They just look so indirect... :-?...

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by earlytimz on 05/25/10 at 11:30:25

Maybe it's Fly-by-wire..???

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by babyhog on 05/25/10 at 11:44:01

I had to look closely to even FIND the handlebars!

Looks like a Transformer to me... ;)

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by LostArtist on 05/25/10 at 11:48:37

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4381y8X69sE&feature=related[/media]

it steers from the front. would be interesting to see a bike that steers from the back and has front wheel drive

Title: Re: Bimota
Post by earlytimz on 05/25/10 at 12:08:23

Ha... A transformer! Yeah, that 2-headed robot wasp-thing turns into a motorcycle with the bush of a button!! LoL

6744585F6A595F42585F2B0 wrote:

it steers from the front. would be interesting to see a bike that steers from the back and has front wheel drive

-No more wheelies!!