Buckle up, fellow thrill-seekers, because after two years of anticipation, Bimota has finally unleashed the Tera sports tourer, and it’s nothing short of a two-wheeled rollercoaster on steroids! This bad boy comes equipped with a 197.3bhp four-cylinder engine, swiped straight from the supercharged Kawasaki Ninja H2SX. Hold on to your helmets; we’re about to dive into the whimsical world of the Tera!
The Big Reveal and Busy Bees:
Picture this: the Eicma trade show in Milan, a crowd buzzing with excitement, and there it is—the Tera, strutting its stuff. According to Bimota’s Chief Operating Officer Pierluigi Marconi, they’ve been working on this spectacle for a mere two years. “It was really busy because we did a lot of testing during the year,” Marconi chuckled, revealing the bike’s short but intense development period.
Tech Overload and Practical Perks:
Not just a speed demon, the Tera is a technological marvel. Lean-sensitive electronics courtesy of Kawasaki, cornering ABS, traction control that’s practically psychic, launch control for those drag race moments, cruise control for the lazy Sunday rides, an up/down quickshifter for that extra dash of cool, and if that’s not enough, throw in a USB charging port and heated grips because, well, why not? Practicality never looked so entertaining!
Kawasaki and Bimota: A Match Made in Motorcycle Heaven:
The Tera owes its technological prowess to Kawasaki, who bought a 49.9% stake in Bimota in 2019. It’s like the cool kid lending the new kid on the block their secret sauce. This isn’t the first rodeo for these two; remember the 228bhp Tesi H2? Yeah, that happened in 2019.
The Tera’s Unique Swagger:
Now, let’s talk about the Tera’s party piece: its hub steering front end. While other sporty tourers are sticking to the conventional forks and mono-shock routine, the Tera says, “Hold my oil can.” With a ‘Tesi’ chassis and a 52.5% front end-biased weight distribution, this bad boy is ready to dance through corners like it’s auditioning for a talent show.
Maneuverability Like Never Before:
Forget about front-end dive drama; the Tera promises a 35-degree steering radius, giving you the freedom to pirouette through traffic jams like a ballet dancer on speed. Fully adjustable Öhlins TTX36 nitrogen gas-charged shocks, because why settle for anything less? Bimota’s boss hints that this revolutionary steering system might just find its way into a broader range of models in the future. Freedom for all!
Colors and Choices:
Your Tera, your rules! Paint it in Bimota’s signature red, white, and green, or go for a sandy light brown cover because, hey, motorcycles deserve a wardrobe too. Sporty or all-purpose tires? Your call. Just remember, those 17-inch rims mean this beast is born to rule the tarmac.
2023: The Year of the Tera!
In a surprising turn of events, Bimota didn’t stop at the Tera. Alongside this masterpiece, they’ve dropped a bombshell—meet the 2023 BX450. If the Tera is the orchestra, the BX450 is the electric guitar solo. Bimota is officially taking over the motorcycle universe, one mind-blowing creation at a time!
So, fellow thrill-seekers, head over to bimotauk.co.uk for a front-row seat to the Tera madness. Let the Tera take you on a joyride where fun and function collide, leaving you breathless and begging for more. This isn’t just a motorcycle; it’s a lifestyle, and Bimota is inviting you to join the party! First published on November 8, 2022, by the one and only Dan Sutherland.
