Bimota’s Tesi 1D was the first generation of their wild hub-center steering platform. The D in 1D stands for Ducati as the powerplant was the 93 horsepower twin from the 851, but a model refresh in 1991 came with a displacement bump to 904. Just 20 example of the 904 were built between 1991 and 1992 – a small portion of the 413 1Ds built in total.
A 1992 review of the Tesi in Bike Magazine called it a “technological masterpiece” and mentions that the bikes “manage to be stupendous and stupid all at once.” The stupendous part is probably fairly obvious, but the “stupid” aspects might not be – useless mirrors, heavy clutch, impossible to see neutral light, an exhaust that will melt your boots, unreliable electrics (bit of an issue on a gauge cluster that depends on LEDs), and a whole bunch more.
This example (VIN: 00219) was on display until 2005 and it has just 835 miles. “For the best possible conservation purpose, the engine oil and brake fluid were nevertheless changed every 2 years, most recently in June 2021. A major service with a change of the drive belts is recommended before commissioning.” It’s said to be completely stock and the sale includes the rear stand, user manual, cover, tool kit, and Italian registration documents.
Find this Tesi for sale in Lehre, Germany with bididng up to $32,700 and the reserve not yet met here on eBay.