2017 Bimota Tesi 3D 40 Anniversario

2017 Bimota Tesi 3D 40 Anniversario sits at the top of Bimota's small, strange lineup as the fortieth-birthday statement piece built around the company's hub-center steering front end. This isn't a bike you ride like anything else with a Ducati L-twin underneath it; the front suspension and steering are decoupled from braking forces, which means the whole machine holds its line under hard braking in a way telescopic forks simply don't. That changes how you approach corners, and it rewards a rider willing to unlearn some habits before it starts making sense on a fast, technical road. Owning one means accepting a bike built for feel over convenience, with maintenance and parts sourcing that demand patience and a good relationship with a specialist. The 2017 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, buyers comparing it to a 2016 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. With only 29 units built, this is a collector's machine first and a rider's machine second, drawing Bimota loyalists and hub-center-steering enthusiasts who already own more conventional Italian sportbikes and want something genuinely rare to add.