Bimota Back To Work, Almost | Cycle World
Kawasaki owns Bimota, and led by Pierluigi Marconi, the company is moving swiftly toward production of the Tesi H2 and limited run of the legendary Tesi 3D.
www.cycleworld.comI don’t have live access to current news feeds at the moment. Here’s what I can share based on recent publicly available coverage up to late 2024 and notable developments since then.
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Bimota has been in the news for its ongoing collaboration with Kawasaki, including efforts to revive racing programs and adapt Kawasaki engines into Bimota frames, with a focus on WorldSBK entries and limited production models. This collaboration has been highlighted in sources dating from 2023–2024 as a path for Bimota to re-enter high-profile competition and leverage Kawasaki’s engineering and supply chain [Cycle News: Bimota news and WorldSBK updates; Club Kawasaki news briefings].[4][5]
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In late 2024, Cycle World and related motorcycle press discussed Bimota’s anticipated return to production and racing activity, noting factory developments, potential new models like race-oriented chassis and limited runs, and the integration of modern electronics and Öhlins components in revived projects [Cycle World coverage of Bimota back to work and 2024 updates].[1]
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Additional coverage through industry outlets has tracked Bimota’s historical context, including ownership changes and the company’s struggle to maintain production while preserving its signature design philosophy. This history is commonly referenced when discussing current initiatives spearheaded by Kawasaki’s involvement [Wikipedia overview and various revisits in Cycle World/KB news].[6]
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For the most up-to-date, location-specific information (e.g., latest press releases, racing entries, model announcements), I recommend checking:
- Bimota’s official site or regional pages
- Official WorldSBK press releases and entry lists
- Reputable motorcycle news outlets (Cycle News, Cycle World, Bennetts BikeSocial)
If you’d like, I can pull the latest posts from specific sources you trust and summarize them, or we can set up a quick tracker to alert you to new Bimota news as it’s published.