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Don’t you let its girly appearance fool you; this wild thing is ready to devour some tarmac!
In the past, we admired two of Wrench Kings’ juiciest ventures, namely an outlandish Royal Enfield Himalayan and a retro-style Suzuki GS450 that embodies vintage grace. These Dutch craftsmen are certainly no strangers to the fascinating art of motorcycle customization.
Today, we’ll be diving in for a thorough examination of yet another flawless machine born on this firm’s premises. The donor bike for this project is a 1984 variant from BMW’s mighty R100RT lineup, a chunky tourer with a healthy dose of oomph on tap. Let’s have a quick look at its main characteristics, shall we?
In factory-spec, Bavaria’s MY1984 colossus is put in motion by an air-cooled boxer-twin powerplant that prides itself with two valves per cylinder and an astronomical displacement of 980cc. This bad boy will be more than happy to deliver as much as 70 hp at about 7,000 rpm, along with a torque output of up to 56 pound-feet (76 Nm) at 6,000 revs. A five-speed gearbox feeds the engine’s force to a shaft final drive, enabling the R100RT to reach a generous top speed of 126 mph (203 kph).
To bring about a level bone line, Wrench Kings' moto masters kicked things off by fabricating a bespoke subframe module with cafe racer vibes. Next, braided brake lines were installed, and the mill was completely refurbished, receiving a selection of top-grade components so that it would perform like a gem. For ample grip, the factory hoops were enveloped in high-performance K70 tires from Dunlop’s catalogue.
The following step consisted of outsourcing an aftermarket tail section and a vintage-style front fairing to keep things looking rad. Additionally, a one-off front fender was manufactured in-house to round out the bespoke bodywork pizzazz, while the stock handlebars were discarded to make way for a pair of Tarozzi clip-ons that wear Brembo brake and clutch levers, as well as M-blaze bar-end turn signals from Motogadget.
At the front, you will find a state-of-the-art Rhino headlight item to enlighten your ride, while an Acewell digital gauge adorns the bike’s cockpit. On the other end, lighting duties are handled by a set of top-shelf Highsider units. We notice a single-seater tan leather saddle and dual Koni shock absorbers at the rear, where you’ll also see a couple of Megaton mufflers worn by the exhaust.
Finally, the whole structure got enveloped in a two-tone color scheme that consists of blue and grey, tastefully complemented by a pink pinstripe that runs the length of the bike.
Today, we’ll be diving in for a thorough examination of yet another flawless machine born on this firm’s premises. The donor bike for this project is a 1984 variant from BMW’s mighty R100RT lineup, a chunky tourer with a healthy dose of oomph on tap. Let’s have a quick look at its main characteristics, shall we?
In factory-spec, Bavaria’s MY1984 colossus is put in motion by an air-cooled boxer-twin powerplant that prides itself with two valves per cylinder and an astronomical displacement of 980cc. This bad boy will be more than happy to deliver as much as 70 hp at about 7,000 rpm, along with a torque output of up to 56 pound-feet (76 Nm) at 6,000 revs. A five-speed gearbox feeds the engine’s force to a shaft final drive, enabling the R100RT to reach a generous top speed of 126 mph (203 kph).
To bring about a level bone line, Wrench Kings' moto masters kicked things off by fabricating a bespoke subframe module with cafe racer vibes. Next, braided brake lines were installed, and the mill was completely refurbished, receiving a selection of top-grade components so that it would perform like a gem. For ample grip, the factory hoops were enveloped in high-performance K70 tires from Dunlop’s catalogue.
The following step consisted of outsourcing an aftermarket tail section and a vintage-style front fairing to keep things looking rad. Additionally, a one-off front fender was manufactured in-house to round out the bespoke bodywork pizzazz, while the stock handlebars were discarded to make way for a pair of Tarozzi clip-ons that wear Brembo brake and clutch levers, as well as M-blaze bar-end turn signals from Motogadget.
At the front, you will find a state-of-the-art Rhino headlight item to enlighten your ride, while an Acewell digital gauge adorns the bike’s cockpit. On the other end, lighting duties are handled by a set of top-shelf Highsider units. We notice a single-seater tan leather saddle and dual Koni shock absorbers at the rear, where you’ll also see a couple of Megaton mufflers worn by the exhaust.
Finally, the whole structure got enveloped in a two-tone color scheme that consists of blue and grey, tastefully complemented by a pink pinstripe that runs the length of the bike.
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