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2018Bimota Tesi 3D RaceCafe

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The 2018 Bimota Tesi 3D RaceCafe is a café racer version of Bimota's hub-centre-steered Tesi. Its oil- and air-cooled 803cc V-twin makes 96.4 hp through a six-speed gearbox and chain. A 757 mm seat, 165 kg dry weight and 16-litre tank make it exotic and light.

Capacity: 803.0 ccm
Engine: V-Twin, four-stroke
Gearbox: 6-speed
Dry weight: 165.0 kg
Seat height: 757 mm
Power: 96.4 HP (70.9 kW)

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How it rides

Editorial estimate from the spec sheet - not lab tested

Off-road & trail5%

Cornering95%

City riding40%

Daily riding35%

Touring25%

Two-up15%

Track88%

Best for: Built as an exotic, low-volume Italian exercise in engineering, it exists to deliver razor-sharp cornering precision rather than outright top-speed bragging rights.
Built for: A boutique, engineering-obsessed machine that rewards a deliberate, analytical riding style over brute-force aggression.
Not ideal for: This is not the bike for a new rider, a pillion-focused commuter, or anyone seeking long-distance touring comfort.

Scores are derived from the spec sheet using the same model across every bike, so they compare like for like.

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Units

At 757mm, a rider of 68.9" with a 31" (estimated) inseam will reach the ground with both feet flat on the 2018 Bimota Tesi 3D RaceCafe, with a moderate knee angle of around 115 degrees and a forward-leaning riding position.

Assumes about 30mm of suspension sag once seated. This is an approximation from category-typical geometry, not a measurement of this bike or of you - sit on one before you buy.

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Full specifications

Engine

Capacity: 803.0 ccm
Power: 96.4 HP (70.9 kW)
Engine type: V-Twin, four-stroke
Power/weight ratio: 0.5842 HP/kg (dry)
Bore x stroke: 88.0 x 66.0 mm
Compression: 11.1:1
Cooling system: Oil & air
Fuel system: Injection
Starting: Electric
Valves per cylinder: 2
Torque: Not on record - add it

Transmission

Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type: Manual
Final drive: Chain
Clutch: Dry Clutch, multi-disc

Dimensions & weight

Wheelbase: 1390 mm
Overall length: 2100 mm
Overall width: 700 mm
Overall height: 1100 mm
Seat height: 757 mm
Dry weight: 165.0 kg
Fuel capacity: 16.00 litres

Chassis & suspension

Frame: Alu alloy plates, front and rear swingers in 25NiCrMo4 steel. Adjustable height +/-23mm
Front suspension: Öhlins monoshock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound, adjustable front end height +/-9,5mm
Rear suspension: Öhlins monoshock with adjustable spring preload, compression and rebound, adjustable rear end height +/-14mm

Brakes & wheels

Front brakes: Double disc. Brembo 4-piston, four separates pads, radial pump
Front brakes diameter: 320 mm
Rear brakes: Single disc. Brembo, 2-piston
Rear brakes diameter: 220 mm
Front tyre: 120/70-ZR17
Rear tyre: 180/55-ZR17