Photo: Deep Creek Cycleworks
The crew hasn’t fiddled with the engine, but the same can’t be said about the bodywork.
The fact that Belgians make great chocolate is well known, but what if I told you their custom motorcycles are just as tasty? The specialists over at Deep Creek Cycleworks are among the nation’s go-to-guys when it comes to personalizing your beloved two-wheeler with some bespoke magic. In the past, we featured a couple of their fascinating R nineT-based ventures on autoevolution, namely “T-Minus” and “The Black Bull.”
Today, we’ll remind ourselves about the crew’s abilities by examining their achievements on a 1988 model from BMW’s K100RS lineup. The donor is put in motion by a liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four leviathan that boasts eight valves and a humungous displacement of 987cc. At around 8,000 rpm, this nasty animal is fully capable of delivering up to 90 wild ponies, along with 63 pound-feet (86 Nm) of twisting force at 6,000 revs.
The engine’s oomph is handed over to a shaft final drive via a five-speed gearbox, enabling BMW Motorrad’s behemoth to accelerate from zero to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in just 4.3 seconds. On the other hand, the top speed is rated at no less than 137 mph (220 kph). It's safe to say this Bavarian tourer is a force to be reckoned with.
Given its competent characteristics, Deep Creek’s moto architects left the inline-four colossus untouched. The only powertrain modification comes in the form of a brutal four-into-one exhaust system to help the engine breathe with ease. Now, the bodywork department is where the real party’s at.
At the front, you will find an R nineT Racer’s retro-style fairing wrapping around the fork legs. To complement its lines, the original fuel tank has been meticulously reshaped by hand, using traditional metalwork techniques. The cockpit comes equipped with a Chronoclassic gauge from Motogadget’s catalog, as well as clip-on handlebars featuring aftermarket switches and bar-end turn signals.
On the other end, the clip-ons are joined by a pair of rear-mounted foot pegs to bring about a tougher riding stance. We can also spot a minute tail section and one handsome single-seater saddle sitting atop a revised subframe module.
This has to be among the neatest Flying Bricks we’ve seen as of late, and we're curious to see if you agree with that.
Today, we’ll remind ourselves about the crew’s abilities by examining their achievements on a 1988 model from BMW’s K100RS lineup. The donor is put in motion by a liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four leviathan that boasts eight valves and a humungous displacement of 987cc. At around 8,000 rpm, this nasty animal is fully capable of delivering up to 90 wild ponies, along with 63 pound-feet (86 Nm) of twisting force at 6,000 revs.
The engine’s oomph is handed over to a shaft final drive via a five-speed gearbox, enabling BMW Motorrad’s behemoth to accelerate from zero to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in just 4.3 seconds. On the other hand, the top speed is rated at no less than 137 mph (220 kph). It's safe to say this Bavarian tourer is a force to be reckoned with.
Given its competent characteristics, Deep Creek’s moto architects left the inline-four colossus untouched. The only powertrain modification comes in the form of a brutal four-into-one exhaust system to help the engine breathe with ease. Now, the bodywork department is where the real party’s at.
At the front, you will find an R nineT Racer’s retro-style fairing wrapping around the fork legs. To complement its lines, the original fuel tank has been meticulously reshaped by hand, using traditional metalwork techniques. The cockpit comes equipped with a Chronoclassic gauge from Motogadget’s catalog, as well as clip-on handlebars featuring aftermarket switches and bar-end turn signals.
On the other end, the clip-ons are joined by a pair of rear-mounted foot pegs to bring about a tougher riding stance. We can also spot a minute tail section and one handsome single-seater saddle sitting atop a revised subframe module.
This has to be among the neatest Flying Bricks we’ve seen as of late, and we're curious to see if you agree with that.
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