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BMW R nineT “Black Sword” Shows You How Sublime Motorcycle Customization Is Done

If you ask me, its nickname sounds worthy of a Tolkien novel.
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Photo: Ond?ej Ždichynec
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A few weeks back, we introduced you to Gas & Oil Motorcycles’ handsome “Royal,” a sensational custom machine based on a Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans. For those of you who found this beauty as exhilarating as we did, I’ll have you know the Czech gurus have been busying themselves with the creation of yet another mechanical showstopper. Ladies and gents, behold the mighty “Black Sword.”

Before rolling into their workshop, the bike you see here was a regular 2018 BMW R nineT Racer. Given the abundance of R nineT-based undertakings we’ve seen over the years, calling Bavaria’s fiend a popular donor for bespoke exploits would be an understatement. In stock form, it is brought to life by a twin-cooled 1,170cc flat-twin engine, with eight valves and a compression ratio of 12.0:1.

At 7,750 revs, the German warrior feeds 110 hp to a shaft final drive via a six-speed transmission, with a vicious torque output of 86 lb-ft (116 Nm) accomplished at approximately 6,000 rpm. Now that we’ve covered the machine’s main characteristics, let’s cut to the chase and examine G&O’s one-off wonder.

For starters, the team fabricated a fresh loop-style subframe, which has been topped with an aluminum tail section and a single-seater saddle upholstered in-house. Next, the craftspeople removed every factory lighting component to make way for Motogadget m-Blaze turn signals, an aftermarket headlight, and a bespoke taillight module.

Up front, you will spot a unique fairing hugging the headlight, as well as a pair of bar-end mirrors that keep things looking nice and clean. Additionally, we can notice a Yamaha XJR’s repurposed gas tank sitting in between the Black Sword’s cockpit and new seat. When their work on the predator’s attire was complete, the G&O crew turned their attention to its powertrain.

As such, the 1,170cc colossus received K&N air filters and a neat exhaust system, along with a Power Commander control unit for good measure. This whole shebang increases the mill’s power output figure by 12%, translates to about 13 additional ponies on tap.
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About the author: Silvian Secara
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A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing.
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