Photo: AC Sanctuary
Many have failed trying to establish a solid "less is more" reputation, and bike building made no exception. However, some have not only succeeded, but have also become masters in this art, and Japan-based AC Sanctuary is probably one of the best examples, with their Kawasaki Z1 as living proof.
AC Sanctuary have become masters in stripping down bikes to the minimum, leaving no unnecessary parts in their place and modifying everything into a street racing machine shape. In fact the concept behind their philosophy is "Real Complete Machine" and it means offering a truly ready-to-race beast, with the looks and finish one would only expect from a factory job.
The Z1 (RCM-242) is a modified 70's muscle bike, with heavily customized frame and even a different chain offset, now sporting a ZRX1200 fork and Marchesini wheels. Now, "heavily customized frame" should read a custom steering neck and swingarm, both made in-house, just like the low-swung handles.
The Sunstar discs are now squeezed by Brembo calipers with Nissin master cylinders for a firm, sporty and dependable stopping power. The 4 exhaust lines gather into a single Nitro Racing short-can silencer for a true racing look, whose satin black finish contrasts beautifully with the mellow yellow of the Ohlins rear shocks.
TheAC Sanctuary Z1 retails for around $37,000 (€27,650): quite a lot, but thinking that you get a custom bike that's better than a new one... the price starts to make some sense.
Via BikeExif.
The Z1 (RCM-242) is a modified 70's muscle bike, with heavily customized frame and even a different chain offset, now sporting a ZRX1200 fork and Marchesini wheels. Now, "heavily customized frame" should read a custom steering neck and swingarm, both made in-house, just like the low-swung handles.
The Sunstar discs are now squeezed by Brembo calipers with Nissin master cylinders for a firm, sporty and dependable stopping power. The 4 exhaust lines gather into a single Nitro Racing short-can silencer for a true racing look, whose satin black finish contrasts beautifully with the mellow yellow of the Ohlins rear shocks.
TheAC Sanctuary Z1 retails for around $37,000 (€27,650): quite a lot, but thinking that you get a custom bike that's better than a new one... the price starts to make some sense.
Via BikeExif.
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