Photo: Gasoline Motor Co.
Oh, and would you just look at that grilled headlight?
When it comes to giving your two-wheeler a personality of its own, the Australian moto artists over at Sydney’s Gasoline Motor Co. are your go-to guys. As you browse their spectacular portfolio, you’ll find no shortage of ravishing creatures that’ll have just about any self-respecting rider truly lost for words.
In fact, let’s dive in for a thorough analysis of one such venture, shall we? The entity we’ll be looking at goes by the name of “Blak” - a stealthy behemoth based on a 2014 model from Triumph’s beloved Bonneville family. The donor bike for this project is put in motion by an air-cooled DOHC parallel-twin powerplant that boasts a healthy displacement of 865 cc.
At approximately 7,500 rpm, the engine will be more than happy to deliver as much as 68 hp, while a generous torque output of up to 50 pound-feet (68 Nm) will be summoned at 5,800 revs. This respectable oomph is fed to the rear 17-inch wheel by means of a five-speed gearbox, coupled with a chain final drive.
When this bad boy arrived on Gasoline Motor’s doorstep, its bodywork and front suspension module were severely damaged due to a crash. As such, the Aussies took the opportunity to strip the bike naked of its damaged body panels. In their stead, you will find a bespoke aluminum fuel tank imitating that of a Yamaha SR400, as well as a loop-style subframe that supports a tasty tail section and one neat suede leather saddle.
The stock forks were removed to make room for a Suzuki GSX-R's top-shelf counterparts, wearing an alloy top clamp that’s been manufactured in-house. We notice an assortment of Motogadget units adorning the cockpit, such as an aftermarket speedometer and an M-lock keyless ignition. Furthermore, the original hoops were replaced by a pair of Canyon TT six-spoke wheels, enveloped in Pirelli’s Diablo Supercorsa rubber.
Stopping power is taken good care of by dual wave rotors and Galfer calipers up front, along with a single custom brake disc on the opposite end. Additionally, the crew installed clip-on handlebars, and rear-mounted foot pegs to bring about a tougher riding stance. Last but not least, Bonnie received a full LED rear lighting kit, as well as Kellerman turn signals and a grilled, yellow-tinted headlight at the front.
To top it all off, the whole structure was treated to a blend of satin and gloss black paintwork that boasts some seriously ominous vibes. All things considered, this unique Bonneville means business, alright?
In fact, let’s dive in for a thorough analysis of one such venture, shall we? The entity we’ll be looking at goes by the name of “Blak” - a stealthy behemoth based on a 2014 model from Triumph’s beloved Bonneville family. The donor bike for this project is put in motion by an air-cooled DOHC parallel-twin powerplant that boasts a healthy displacement of 865 cc.
At approximately 7,500 rpm, the engine will be more than happy to deliver as much as 68 hp, while a generous torque output of up to 50 pound-feet (68 Nm) will be summoned at 5,800 revs. This respectable oomph is fed to the rear 17-inch wheel by means of a five-speed gearbox, coupled with a chain final drive.
When this bad boy arrived on Gasoline Motor’s doorstep, its bodywork and front suspension module were severely damaged due to a crash. As such, the Aussies took the opportunity to strip the bike naked of its damaged body panels. In their stead, you will find a bespoke aluminum fuel tank imitating that of a Yamaha SR400, as well as a loop-style subframe that supports a tasty tail section and one neat suede leather saddle.
The stock forks were removed to make room for a Suzuki GSX-R's top-shelf counterparts, wearing an alloy top clamp that’s been manufactured in-house. We notice an assortment of Motogadget units adorning the cockpit, such as an aftermarket speedometer and an M-lock keyless ignition. Furthermore, the original hoops were replaced by a pair of Canyon TT six-spoke wheels, enveloped in Pirelli’s Diablo Supercorsa rubber.
Stopping power is taken good care of by dual wave rotors and Galfer calipers up front, along with a single custom brake disc on the opposite end. Additionally, the crew installed clip-on handlebars, and rear-mounted foot pegs to bring about a tougher riding stance. Last but not least, Bonnie received a full LED rear lighting kit, as well as Kellerman turn signals and a grilled, yellow-tinted headlight at the front.
To top it all off, the whole structure was treated to a blend of satin and gloss black paintwork that boasts some seriously ominous vibes. All things considered, this unique Bonneville means business, alright?
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