BMW K1600GTL Becomes Ken’s Factory Special Evil Machine of Lust

Nagai's first idea was to turn the K1600GTL into an evil bagger but realised the move was only too obvious, as the distance between grand tourer and baggers was not enough. Instead, he decided to let his dark side loose, so the "digger style" took over.

The K1600GTL was mercilessly stripped of all the bodywork and every bit and piece that was not direly needed found a new home in the bin. In fact, most of the bike was ditched, save for the engine, frame and swingarm, the rest being manufactured by Nagai to suit his ultimate goal perfectly.

Nagai literally built a new motorcycle

He went for a full-disc 20" rear wheel machined from aluminium billet, complementing the artsy CNC work of the 23" front rim. Since Nagai was all about showing off the bare beauty of metal, he also opted for crafting a new fork, and went ahead to craft a girder-type front end.

Using a modified headstock, he raked it out in a classic chopper style, lowering the bike and lengthening it for a meaner appearance. The handlebars, radiator cover, fuel tank covers and the seat are also designed and manufactured by Nagai, as well as the front plate through which a single, small headlight lights the way at night.

The original rear subframe was replaced by a special unit designed to follow the lines of the main frame and integrate visually to perfection, The polished metal seat may not be the most comfortable choice in the world, but visually, it scores top points.

With an emphasis on styling rather than on function, the Ken’s Factory Special K1600GTL also shows off the massive 1649cc in-line six engine and tells the BMW story in another way. Enjoy the video after the jump!