Photo: Andrew Butler
Created for Matt Bardock of "Casualty" fame, the Siren is a wonderful scrambler built by Kevin from the exquisite custom garage Kevil's Speed Shop. While hearing about a modified 1979 BMW R100 usually makes us think about a cafe racer, it looks like Matt likes to ride off the road more.
Hence the knobby tires for enhanced grip in the wet dirt, mud and on rocky trails, retaining though asphalt capabilities. Faithful to the classic scrambler design, the Siren proudly displays a custom exhaust, with hand-made collectors and a 2-into-1 design, ending with a flared silencer on the left side of the bike, for an even more intriguing attire.
Instrumentation was also replaced by a digital unit for a modern touch, and the entire machine got a nifty paint job with color-matched headlight. To remain on the retro side, the headlamp got a chromed bezel. The dark cherry, pearl and graphite grey scheme is matched to the neatly-polished side panels and engine, for a consistent look.
Not sure how comfortable the thin, street-tracker tuck and roll seat is for prolonged off-road riding, but at least it boasts a good integration with the machine looks almost perfect.
Instrumentation was also replaced by a digital unit for a modern touch, and the entire machine got a nifty paint job with color-matched headlight. To remain on the retro side, the headlamp got a chromed bezel. The dark cherry, pearl and graphite grey scheme is matched to the neatly-polished side panels and engine, for a consistent look.
Not sure how comfortable the thin, street-tracker tuck and roll seat is for prolonged off-road riding, but at least it boasts a good integration with the machine looks almost perfect.
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