Military aircraft served as the main source of inspiration for this incredible custom build.
Just over two decades ago, Kraftrad Noeda was founded by a man named Martin Tzscheuschner. The firm is based in the gorgeous little town of Nöda, Germany and its crew consists of five gifted specialists that’ll be happy to tackle just about any project. Besides dealing with regular maintenance duties and bike repairs, the workshop’s team managed to make a name for itself, thanks to some outstanding custom creations.
To this date, these folks have amassed a plethora of fascinating two-wheeled exploits that demonstrate their spectacular abilities. As I was browsing Kraftrad’s range, an otherworldly BMW K100 RS managed to grip my full attention. Honestly, out of all their surreal moto masterpieces, this bad boy stands out as one of the raddest displays of sheer creativity you’ll ever come across.
In fact, let’s dive in for a closer examination of this creature. This should give you a fairly solid indication as to what these German aftermarket wizards are all about. Let me tell you, converting Motorrad’s chunky tourer into a truly unique piece of machinery with cafe racer vibes is no walk in the park, but these pros certainly like a challenge!
Photo: Kraftrad Noeda
Needless to say, the ruthless K100 RS is one hell of a donor. This untamed animal is put in motion by a fiendish four-stroke DOHC inline-four behemoth that prides itself with variable valve timing and a gargantuan displacement of 987cc. The liquid-cooled powerplant had a compression ratio of 11.0:1 and four valves per cylinder head.
BMW’s nasty colossus is capable of producing up to 99 hp at around 8,000 rpm, along with a ruthless torque output of 74 pound-feet (100 Nm) at 6,000 rpm. A five-speed gearbox hands this feral power over to the rear wheel by means of a shaft final drive. Ultimately, K100 RS is blessed with a 0-62 mph (0-100 kph) acceleration time of just 3.9 seconds and a whopping top speed of 145 mph (234 kph).
The whole structure is supported by a pair of 41 mm (1.61 inches) hydraulic cartridge forks at the front, coupled with a Paralever setup on the opposite end. Stopping power is taken care of by dual 305 mm (12 inches) discs and four-piston calipers up front, joined by a single 285 mm (11.22 inches) brake rotor and a two-piston caliper at the rear.
Photo: Kraftrad Noeda
In terms of Kraftrad Noeda’s one-off beast, its design language was heavily inspired by military aircraft. The firm kicked things off by modifying K100 RS’ stock subframe to accommodate a tiny tail section and a neatly upholstered custom saddle, as well as the bike’s relocated electrical components.
Additionally, Tzscheuschner’s surgeons went as far as fabricating several bodywork modules in-house, including a new front fender and one bonkers fairing that houses an eccentric LED headlight. You may also notice a set of Kellermann Atto turn signals and an aftermarket exhaust system.
Even the bike’s gauge cluster remains true to the aircraft theme, featuring a selection of dials and switches, besides a Motoscope unit from Motogadget’s inventory. Furthermore, the rear wheel wears a hand-crafted item that resembles a plane’s spinner. Right, it would appear someone told this BMW K100 RS it could be anything, so it became a fighter jet on wheels!
What are your thoughts on Kraftrad’s juicy work of mechanical art?
A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing. Full profile
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