Wheeltek and Kawasaki Solidify Partnership; Bimota TESI H2 Unveiled
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The launch of the newest collaboration between Kawasaki and Wheeltek – the Philippine introduction of the legendary Italian brand Bimota was held on November 5 in Clark, Pampanga.
Present at the event were executives from Wheeltek and Kawasaki, California Superbike School participants, media,motovloggers, riders and celebrities.
Italian brand Bimota was founded in Rimini, Italy in the year 1973 and was eventually acquired by Kawasaki Heavy Industries last October 2019. This collaboration has allowed Kawasaki and Bimota to combine their strengths – Bimota with their high quality chassis and finish; and Kawasaki with their powerful supercharged engines. These are the same defining qualities that Wheeltek embodies. Now celebrating its 48th year in 2022, Wheeltek embodies the same high quality, powerful and innovative spirit that Kawasaki and Bimota take pride on!
Unveiled was the Bimota TESI H2 which is powered by a 998cc, supercharged engine, with a maximum power of 178 kilowatts at 11,500 rpm and with 141 newton meters of torque at 11,000 rpm! It is supported by aluminum alloy plates billet machined frame, with a rear swing arm mounting plate. It has aluminium machined parts bounded, carbon body parts, forged wheels, handmade painting and every single detail is part of the design.
Tesi in Italian means “thesis” which is a study of something based on a particular theory. Bimota used this word because the Italian designer Mr. Pierluigi Marconi was interested in a hub-centered steering design and made a thesis on it to earn the mechanical engineering course he was pursuing. That design thesis was the basis of the very unique steering system we see in this bike today.
Mrs. Teresita Odulio and Mr. Roscoe Odulio
Wheeltek was founded by two people who to this day still actively help run the business – Dr. Rene Odulio Sr. and his wonderful wife Mrs. Teresita Odulio or as she is called by everyone, Ma’am “Tessie”. For this reason, Wheeltek has decided to bring to the country this wonderful brand and bike that has the same name as its founder – TESI. No other dealer will be selling this brand and its models – only Wheeltek.
Mr. Roscoe Odulio and Kawasaki Motors Philippines’ President Mr. Isao Sudo
“Tonight is very special for us at Wheeltek. It marks a new era of high end and exotic engineering marvels that is uncommon in the country but known globally. The Bimota brand has been on our radar for quite some time now and with the acquisition of the brand by Kawasaki, it seems like it was fate. Tonight is special because it marks the solidification of a lifelong partnership – that is Wheeltek and Kawasaki and now Bimota,” said Wheeltek’s VP of Sales and Marketing Mr. Roscoe Odulio.
Mr. Raymond Odulio on the Bimota TESI H2
The Bimota TESI H2 has an SRP of Php 4, 950, 000 and is available at the Wheeltek Kawasaki Makati showroom.
Aside from the launch, Wheeltek raffled off 2 helmets from KYT, 1 helmet from Suomy and Motul items.
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