This graceful machine will have you spellbound!
When it comes to producing state-of-the-art aftermarket components or crafting ravishing custom two-wheelers, Japanese manufacturers are the real MVPs, and no wonder. I mean, it only makes sense that a healthy deal of ambitious workshops will be established in a country that hosts the likes of Kawasaki, Honda and the revered Yamaha, right?
One such enterprise goes by the name of An-Bu Custom Motors, a reputed moto surgeon crew that goes about its daily business in the stunning city of Nagoya, Japan. Besides creating some seriously rad one-off rides, these specialists pride themselves with an extensive inventory of custom goodness that’ll have your bike perform like an absolute showstopper.
As to An-Bu's gorgeous works of two-wheeled art, they include a glorious Harley Davidson XL1200S Sportster, a funky Ducati 750SS and one splendid XS650 from Yamaha’s lineup, to name a few. Quite frankly, it goes without saying that each and every single one of these fascinating superstars does a wonderful job at dropping jaws and raising pulses.
If this stirs your curiosity, then you may want to consider paying these folks a visit on their social media profiles, where you’ll discover some truly drool-worthy feats – after we take a minute to examine their remarkable accomplishments on BMW Motorrad’s feral K100RS, that is.
Let’s set things straight, the Bavarian tourer is one hell of a donor to work with. It is brought to life by a wicked four-stroke DOHC inline-four powerplant that exhales through a stainless-steel four-into-one exhaust. This malevolent liquid-cooled entity houses a total of eight valves and a solid compression ratio of 10.2:1. Additionally, it packs an astronomical displacement of no less than 987cc.
At 8,000 rpm, K100RS’ vicious mill is capable of producing up to 90 hp, accompanied by 63 pound-feet (86 Nm) of malicious twisting force at around 6,000 rpm. A five-speed gearbox enables the engine’s monstrous power to reach the rear wheel via a shaft final drive. Ultimately, this state of affairs leads to a 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration time of just 4.3 seconds, while top speed is rated at 136 mph (220 kph).
Up front, suspension duties are handled by a set of telescopic forks, coupled with a Paralever unit on the opposite end. Stopping power is provided by dual 285 mm (11.22 inches) discs and twin-piston calipers at the front, joined by a single brake rotor and a one-piston caliper at the rear.
Now, when this bad boy landed on An-Bu's doorstep, things kicked off with the removal of its factory bodywork items, except for the aluminum fuel tank. In their stead, the team installed several modules that were fabricated in-house, such as a slim tail section with an incorporated LED lighting package, as well as a fiber-reinforced polymer front fairing that hugs an eccentric headlight.
Furthermore, the Japanese gurus selected a pair of clip-on handlebars from their very own range and equipped them with Rizoma Spy-R bar-end mirrors and Aries grips. You will also notice rear-mounted foot pegs, top-grade Avon Spirit ST tires and a Chronoclassic gauge from Motogadget’s catalogue.
In terms of performance upgrades, K100RS’ front suspension received a comprehensive makeover, while its rear counterpart was blessed with a juicy YSS monoshock. Last but not least, the inline-four colossus breathes a little more freely, thanks to an ominous exhaust and a carbon fiber muffler.
Right, since we’ve wrapped this up, the next places you ought to be heading are An-Bu's Instagram and Facebook profiles. Trust me; their portfolio guarantees to soothe your soul!
One such enterprise goes by the name of An-Bu Custom Motors, a reputed moto surgeon crew that goes about its daily business in the stunning city of Nagoya, Japan. Besides creating some seriously rad one-off rides, these specialists pride themselves with an extensive inventory of custom goodness that’ll have your bike perform like an absolute showstopper.
As to An-Bu's gorgeous works of two-wheeled art, they include a glorious Harley Davidson XL1200S Sportster, a funky Ducati 750SS and one splendid XS650 from Yamaha’s lineup, to name a few. Quite frankly, it goes without saying that each and every single one of these fascinating superstars does a wonderful job at dropping jaws and raising pulses.
If this stirs your curiosity, then you may want to consider paying these folks a visit on their social media profiles, where you’ll discover some truly drool-worthy feats – after we take a minute to examine their remarkable accomplishments on BMW Motorrad’s feral K100RS, that is.
At 8,000 rpm, K100RS’ vicious mill is capable of producing up to 90 hp, accompanied by 63 pound-feet (86 Nm) of malicious twisting force at around 6,000 rpm. A five-speed gearbox enables the engine’s monstrous power to reach the rear wheel via a shaft final drive. Ultimately, this state of affairs leads to a 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration time of just 4.3 seconds, while top speed is rated at 136 mph (220 kph).
Up front, suspension duties are handled by a set of telescopic forks, coupled with a Paralever unit on the opposite end. Stopping power is provided by dual 285 mm (11.22 inches) discs and twin-piston calipers at the front, joined by a single brake rotor and a one-piston caliper at the rear.
Furthermore, the Japanese gurus selected a pair of clip-on handlebars from their very own range and equipped them with Rizoma Spy-R bar-end mirrors and Aries grips. You will also notice rear-mounted foot pegs, top-grade Avon Spirit ST tires and a Chronoclassic gauge from Motogadget’s catalogue.
In terms of performance upgrades, K100RS’ front suspension received a comprehensive makeover, while its rear counterpart was blessed with a juicy YSS monoshock. Last but not least, the inline-four colossus breathes a little more freely, thanks to an ominous exhaust and a carbon fiber muffler.
Right, since we’ve wrapped this up, the next places you ought to be heading are An-Bu's Instagram and Facebook profiles. Trust me; their portfolio guarantees to soothe your soul!