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Pada tahun 2019, Kawasaki mengambil alih kawalan Bimota, menandakan satu saat penting bagi jenama berpusat di Rimini, Itali ini, yang telah bergelut dengan ketidakstabilan kewangan selama bertahun-tahun. Di bawah pemilikan Kawasaki, Bimota mendapat asas kukuh untuk pertumbuhan dan kestabilan masa depan.

Bimota mempersembahkan penawarannya di dalam pameran Kawasaki di EICMA tahun ini, secara rasmi memperkenalkan konsep Tera (TEsi con Regolazione di Altezza, yang secara asasnya bermaksud Tesi dengan ketinggian boleh diubah) dalam bentuk produksi akhirnya.

Pendedahan ini menandakan penamat pembangunan selama lebih kurang tiga tahun, dengan bahagian hadapan yang unik dan berpaten pertama kali diperkenalkan secara bebas setahun sebelumnya. Tera mewakili evolusi terkini rangka Tesi yang terkenal milik CEO Bimota, Pierluigi Marconi, termasuk sistem hadapan bermata hub yang terkenal.

Sistem stereng Tera direka untuk menangani had pergerakan yang tidak dapat dielakkan dalam reka bentuk Tesi asal, terutamanya semasa pusingan ketat. Berbeza dengan pendahulunya, di mana stereng terhad dalam gubahan roda depan, reka bentuk Tera secara signifikan meningkatkan julat pusingan sisi ke 35 darjah—16 darjah lebih banyak daripada Tesi H2.

Sistem suspensi-stereng hadapan berpaten Bimota tetap mempertahankan kelebihan Tesi asal, termasuk kesan anti-terjun dan pengurangan jisim yang tidak digantung. Mekanisme stereng melibatkan pautan jenis lutut yang mengaktifkan penyerap hentakan dalam kepala stereng. Lengan aluminium dengan batang tindak balas memastikan pergerakan menegak yang tepat, menyambung ke roda depan melalui plat penggilap mesin yang juga menempatkan caliper sistem brek depan.

Ciri menarik konsep Tera adalah keupayaan untuk menyesuaikan ketinggian pusat graviti sebanyak 30mm. Bahagian hadapan rangka terdiri daripada dua plat aluminium gilap dan struktur trellis paip keluli pendek yang menempatkan kepala stereng, dengan enjin berfungsi sebagai anggota tegang. Sebatian lengan menghubungkan rangka hadapan ke titik putar ayun belakang/pemutar syok dan enjin, membentuk struktur yang ringan tetapi kukuh yang mampu menampung enjin Kawasaki H2 empat segaris yang ditiup, dengan kuasa 200 hp pada 11,000 rpm dan tork maksimum 137Nm pada 8,500 rpm.

Walaupun butiran geometri bahagian depan belum lagi diumumkan, Tera menampilkan jarak sumbu roda yang padat sebanyak 56.9 inci, berbanding dengan Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory dan terutamanya lebih pendek daripada motosikal pengembaraan berorientasikan jalan lain seperti Ducati Multistrada V4 RS (62.7 inci).

Roda terdiri daripada roda magnesium corak 10 palang (17 x 3.5 dan 17 x 5.5) dipasang dengan tayar 120/70-17 dan 190/55-17. Sistem brek pula terdiri daripada caliper Stylema empat piston Brembo dan cakera 330mm di bahagian depan dan caliper dua piston dengan rotor 220mm di bahagian belakang, disokong oleh sistem ABS KIBS Kawasaki.

Dari segi elektronik, Kawasaki menyediakan rangkaian yang komprehensif, termasuk sistem ABS sudut, kawalan traksi, empat mod pemanduan, dan kawalan pelayaran. Paparan TFT warna penuh berfungsi sebagai pusat utama untuk melihat dan mengubah tetapan, serta menyediakan maklumat penting motosikal.

Diposisikan sebagai “crossover,” Tera menggabungkan prestasi seperti superbike dari enjinnya dengan posisi duduk yang tegak dan selesa. Pembinaan rangka inovatif Bimota, bersamaan dengan penggunaan bahan ringan, menyumbang kepada berat teras yang mengagumkan hanya 200kg.

Tiada maklumat lagi mengenai tarikh pelancaran.

In 2019, Kawasaki took full control of Bimota, marking a pivotal moment for the Rimini-based brand, which had struggled with financial instability for years. Under Kawasaki’s ownership, Bimota gained a solid foundation for future growth and stability.

Bimota showcased its offerings within Kawasaki’s exhibit at EICMA this year, officially introducing the Tera concept (TEsi con Regolazione di Altezza, which basically means Tesi with adjustable height) in its final, production-ready form. 

This unveiling marked the culmination of approximately three years of development, with the unique and patented front end first presented independently a year prior. The Tera represents the latest evolution of Bimota CEO Pierluigi Marconi’s renowned Tesi chassis, including the renowned hub-steer front end which Bimota is so well known for.

The Tera steering system was designed to address the range-of-motion limitations inherent in the original Tesi design, particularly during tight turns. Unlike its predecessor, where the steering is confined within the front wheel hub, the Tera design significantly enhances side-to-side steering range to 35 degrees—16 degrees more than the Tesi H2.

Bimota’s patented front suspension-steering system retains the advantages of the original Tesi, including an anti-dive effect and a reduction in unsprung masses. The steering mechanism involves a knee-type link activating the shock absorber within the steering head. Aluminum arms with reaction rods ensure precise vertical movement, connecting to the front wheel through machined billet plates that also house the front braking system’s calipers.

A notable feature of the Tera concept is the ability to adjust the center of gravity height by 30mm. The chassis’s front section comprises two machined billet-aluminum plates and a short steel-tubing trellis structure housing the steering head, with the engine serving as a stressed member. A connecting arm links the front frame to the rear swingarm/shock’s pivot point and the engine, forming a lightweight yet rigid structure capable of accommodating the supercharged inline-four Kawasaki H2 engine, boasting 200 hp at 11,000 rpm and 137Nm of peak torque at 8,500 rpm.

While specific front-end geometry details are yet to be released, the Tera features a compact 56.9-inch wheelbase, comparable to Aprilia’s Tuono V4 Factory and notably shorter than other street-oriented adventure bikes like Ducati’s Multistrada V4 RS which measures in at 62.7 inches.

Wheels are made up of 10-spoke forged magnesium wheels (17 x 3.5 and 17 x 5.5) fitted with 120/70-17 and 190/55-17 tires. The braking system comprises Brembo four-piston Stylema calipers and 330mm discs at the front and a twin-piston caliper with a 220mm rotor at the rear, supported by Kawasaki’s KIBS ABS system.

In terms of electronics, Kawasaki provides a comprehensive suite, featuring cornering ABS, traction control, four ride modes, and cruise control. A full-color TFT display serves as the central hub for viewing and adjusting settings, as well as providing essential bike information.

Positioned as a “crossover,” the Tera combines superbike-like performance from its engine with an upright and comfortable riding position. Bimota’s innovative chassis construction, coupled with the use of lightweight materials, contributes to an impressive curb weight of just 200kg. 

There is no info yet on a release date. 

Bimota’s new motorcycle introduction at EICMA 2022 comes in the form of the 2023 BX450, with the dirt bike borrows much of its design and specification from Kawasaki’s KX450.

  • Bimota’s upcoming tourer is powered by a supercharged four-cylinder motor from the Kawasaki H2 SX.
  • The Tera will feature a unique semi-active suspension developed with Marzocchi. 

Alongside the BX450, the Italian maker also provides enlightenment on the upcoming supercharged tourer currently under development in Rimini. 

While the bike is yet to be ready, Bimota already has an official name for the model, which will be called the Tera. 

The Tera made its first appearance in the form of a design sketch at last year’s EICMA before later it was confirmed that the new supercharged tourer would be based on Kawasaki’s Ninja H2 SX. 

According to Bimota COO, Pierluigi Marconi, motorcycle fans around the world should expect something exciting from the Tera. 

“Never before have Bimota been present in this market segment. No one has this much fun and function in one package.

“The Tera is an attention grabber that will act like a halo for Bimota by attracting further consumer attention to our impressive vehicle lineup,” said Marconi. 

We have yet to get the details but based on reports from reputable media, the Tera will feature an all-new steering system, including a new semi-active suspension developed in partnership with Italian specialist Marzocchi. 

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