Photo: Side Rock Cycles
The moto craftsmen over at Pete Hodson’s Side Rock Cycles go about their daily business in Bournemouth, United Kingdom.
Although the workshop’s custom undertakings tend to revolve mainly around BMW Motorrad’s machines, these fellows will be more than happy to tackle just about anything thrown at them, and the results are often drool-worthy.
Take, for instance, the “Aquila Nera,” a modified 1986 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans IV that looks the business. Before we dive into any details about the build itself, let’s remind ourselves about the donor’s main specs and features. Mandello del Lario’s warrior is brought to life by a longitudinally mounted air-cooled V-twin mill, with four valves and a colossal displacement of 948cc.
At 7,400 rpm, the Italian behemoth generates as much as 81 hp, along with up to 56 pound-feet (76 Nm) of torque at 6,250 rpm. The oomph is fed to a shaft final drive via a five-speed transmission, enabling the bull to run the quarter-mile in just 12.7 face-melting seconds. Additionally, the top speed is rated at no less than 137 mph (220 kph).
After equipping his two-wheeled companion with an assortment of aftermarket bodywork items, the bike’s owner enlisted the help of Side Rock Cycles to help him fulfill his vision. When it landed on their doorstep, the fiend already carried a new fuel tank and a cafe racer-style tail section, as well as one juicy aluminum fender up front.
For starters, the entire thing has been rewired using modern electrics from Motogadget’s almighty range. Maxton Suspension’s catalog was raided to obtain top-grade fork internals and a pair of fresh shock absorbers to handle suspension duties without breaking a sweat. Hodson’s pros also proceeded to install a ceramic-coated exhaust system to help the engine breathe a little more freely.
The cockpit packs a CNC-machined top clamp that houses a Motogadget Motoscope speedometer. Last but not least, Side Rock Cycles achieved a tougher riding stance thanks to Tomaselli clip-ons and rear-mounted foot pegs from Tarrozzi. In terms of paintwork, Aquila Nera wears a handsome two-tone color scheme, consisting of gloss black and silver.
Take, for instance, the “Aquila Nera,” a modified 1986 Moto Guzzi 1000 Le Mans IV that looks the business. Before we dive into any details about the build itself, let’s remind ourselves about the donor’s main specs and features. Mandello del Lario’s warrior is brought to life by a longitudinally mounted air-cooled V-twin mill, with four valves and a colossal displacement of 948cc.
At 7,400 rpm, the Italian behemoth generates as much as 81 hp, along with up to 56 pound-feet (76 Nm) of torque at 6,250 rpm. The oomph is fed to a shaft final drive via a five-speed transmission, enabling the bull to run the quarter-mile in just 12.7 face-melting seconds. Additionally, the top speed is rated at no less than 137 mph (220 kph).
After equipping his two-wheeled companion with an assortment of aftermarket bodywork items, the bike’s owner enlisted the help of Side Rock Cycles to help him fulfill his vision. When it landed on their doorstep, the fiend already carried a new fuel tank and a cafe racer-style tail section, as well as one juicy aluminum fender up front.
For starters, the entire thing has been rewired using modern electrics from Motogadget’s almighty range. Maxton Suspension’s catalog was raided to obtain top-grade fork internals and a pair of fresh shock absorbers to handle suspension duties without breaking a sweat. Hodson’s pros also proceeded to install a ceramic-coated exhaust system to help the engine breathe a little more freely.
The cockpit packs a CNC-machined top clamp that houses a Motogadget Motoscope speedometer. Last but not least, Side Rock Cycles achieved a tougher riding stance thanks to Tomaselli clip-ons and rear-mounted foot pegs from Tarrozzi. In terms of paintwork, Aquila Nera wears a handsome two-tone color scheme, consisting of gloss black and silver.
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