Photo: 86 Gear
Oh, and would you look at that delicious M-Power livery?
At this point in time, we can probably all agree that Poles are the real MVPs when it comes to creating unique pieces of two-wheeled machinery. On that note, you will find Christian Boosen’s 86 Gear among the nation’s most revered workshops. The Warsaw-based enterprise prides itself on a truly remarkable portfolio, including some of the most rad custom bikes you’ll ever come across.
One such creation revolves around a 1982 model from BMW Motorrad’s mighty R100RT lineup. The donor bike is powered by an air-cooled boxer-twin colossus, with two valves per cylinder head and a humungous displacement of 980 cc.
This bad boy is fully capable of delivering up to 70 hp at approximately 7,250 rpm, along with 57 pound-feet (77 Nm) of crushing twist at 5,500 revs. A five-speed gearbox is tasked with handing the engine’s oomph over to a shaft final drive, leading to a 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration time of just five seconds.
Now, with its aftermarket fork kit, snowflake-style hoops, and Brembo front brake discs, Boosen’s chosen donor wasn’t exactly a stock R100RT. The Polish moto artist kicked things off by honoring the boxer-twin powerplant with a thorough overhaul. He proceeded to install a pair of new pistons, a fresh clutch module, and a custom oil pan, as well as a bespoke exhaust system and top-shelf velocity stacks from Siebenrock’s inventory.
At the rear end, we notice a one-off subframe supporting a handsome leather saddle and one sexy tail section. In turn, the tail hosts a neat LED lighting strip that keeps things clutter-free. Furthermore, the rear suspension was treated to a set of YSS shock absorbers, while the front end received progressive springs for a considerable improvement in the handling department.
Next, the project’s mastermind raided Motogadget’s beloved catalogue to obtain a selection of juicy electrical components, including a Motoscope Pro digital gauge, m-Blaze bar-end turn signals, and an m-Unit that keeps everything running. The finishing touches come in the form of clip-on handlebars and rear-mounted foot pegs.
All things considered, I’ll bet the author behind this magnificent exploit is rather proud of his spectacular achievement. Oh, and can you just imagine the new owner’s reaction upon seeing this gorgeous thing come to life? That must’ve been priceless, to say the least!
One such creation revolves around a 1982 model from BMW Motorrad’s mighty R100RT lineup. The donor bike is powered by an air-cooled boxer-twin colossus, with two valves per cylinder head and a humungous displacement of 980 cc.
This bad boy is fully capable of delivering up to 70 hp at approximately 7,250 rpm, along with 57 pound-feet (77 Nm) of crushing twist at 5,500 revs. A five-speed gearbox is tasked with handing the engine’s oomph over to a shaft final drive, leading to a 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration time of just five seconds.
Now, with its aftermarket fork kit, snowflake-style hoops, and Brembo front brake discs, Boosen’s chosen donor wasn’t exactly a stock R100RT. The Polish moto artist kicked things off by honoring the boxer-twin powerplant with a thorough overhaul. He proceeded to install a pair of new pistons, a fresh clutch module, and a custom oil pan, as well as a bespoke exhaust system and top-shelf velocity stacks from Siebenrock’s inventory.
At the rear end, we notice a one-off subframe supporting a handsome leather saddle and one sexy tail section. In turn, the tail hosts a neat LED lighting strip that keeps things clutter-free. Furthermore, the rear suspension was treated to a set of YSS shock absorbers, while the front end received progressive springs for a considerable improvement in the handling department.
Next, the project’s mastermind raided Motogadget’s beloved catalogue to obtain a selection of juicy electrical components, including a Motoscope Pro digital gauge, m-Blaze bar-end turn signals, and an m-Unit that keeps everything running. The finishing touches come in the form of clip-on handlebars and rear-mounted foot pegs.
All things considered, I’ll bet the author behind this magnificent exploit is rather proud of his spectacular achievement. Oh, and can you just imagine the new owner’s reaction upon seeing this gorgeous thing come to life? That must’ve been priceless, to say the least!
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