Photo: Hammer Kraftrad
Since 2013, Michael Hammer has been creating an abundance of bespoke wonders under the alias of Hammer Kraftrad (HK).
The German moto artist goes about his daily business in Lengfurt – a small town located about fifty miles (80 km) away from the city of Frankfurt – where he busies himself with building two-wheeled masterpieces of all shapes and sizes.
We’ve featured a few of HK’s undertakings on autoevolution in the past, but it’s been a while since we last visited his magnificent portfolio. As such, we’d say that bringing another one of Michael’s ventures into the spotlight is in order, so let’s dive in for an examination of the craftsman's most recent exploit.
In its previous life, the bike in question was a factory-spec Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III. The mechanical stallion comes to life thanks to a longitudinally mounted 90-degree V-twin mill, with a healthy displacement of 844cc. At optimal rpm, this nasty piece of air-cooled machinery will be more than happy to deliver as much as 81 horses and 54 pound-feet (73 Nm) of torque. The oomph is fed to a five-speed gearbox, which is connected to the rear hoop by means of a shaft final drive.
Kraftrad’s project began when a faithful customer arrived on Michael’s doorstep with his old-school Guzzi and an aluminum fuel tank produced by WBO. The aftermarket gas chamber set the tone for the rest of this build, which continued with the removal of the bike’s stock wheels in favor of laced counterparts.
In the powertrain department, the engine inhales via a pair of alloy stacks that sit on re-tuned carbs, while a custom exhaust system can be spotted on the other end of the combustion cycle. The machine’s original bodywork has been deleted to make way for a complete aluminum attire, consisting of a bespoke tail section with integrated lighting, a snazzy front fender and a bikini fairing resembling that of a Le Mans Mark I.
Clip-on handlebars and rear-mounted foot pegs bring about a tougher riding stance. The finishing touch comes in the form of a classy leather bag sitting atop the WBO tank, which is probably the coolest feature you’ll find on this unique Guzzi.
We’ve featured a few of HK’s undertakings on autoevolution in the past, but it’s been a while since we last visited his magnificent portfolio. As such, we’d say that bringing another one of Michael’s ventures into the spotlight is in order, so let’s dive in for an examination of the craftsman's most recent exploit.
In its previous life, the bike in question was a factory-spec Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans III. The mechanical stallion comes to life thanks to a longitudinally mounted 90-degree V-twin mill, with a healthy displacement of 844cc. At optimal rpm, this nasty piece of air-cooled machinery will be more than happy to deliver as much as 81 horses and 54 pound-feet (73 Nm) of torque. The oomph is fed to a five-speed gearbox, which is connected to the rear hoop by means of a shaft final drive.
Kraftrad’s project began when a faithful customer arrived on Michael’s doorstep with his old-school Guzzi and an aluminum fuel tank produced by WBO. The aftermarket gas chamber set the tone for the rest of this build, which continued with the removal of the bike’s stock wheels in favor of laced counterparts.
In the powertrain department, the engine inhales via a pair of alloy stacks that sit on re-tuned carbs, while a custom exhaust system can be spotted on the other end of the combustion cycle. The machine’s original bodywork has been deleted to make way for a complete aluminum attire, consisting of a bespoke tail section with integrated lighting, a snazzy front fender and a bikini fairing resembling that of a Le Mans Mark I.
Clip-on handlebars and rear-mounted foot pegs bring about a tougher riding stance. The finishing touch comes in the form of a classy leather bag sitting atop the WBO tank, which is probably the coolest feature you’ll find on this unique Guzzi.
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