Photo: Giovanni De Angelis
Of course, the custom pipes aren’t the only things Giorgio de Angelis’ masterpiece has to bring to the table.
In the past, the autoevolution pages were adorned with a BMW K1100LT-based showstopper built by Giorgio de Angelis. Needless to say, this gorgeous piece of Bavarian machinery is a true testament to the Italian expert’s meticulous abilities, and we absolutely dig it! Personally, I can’t seem to get enough of this fellow’s graceful exploits, so I’ll go right ahead and introduce you to yet another remarkable machine housed by his portfolio.
This time around, de Angelis’ venture began with an undistinguished K1100RS from Motorrad’s beloved range. Within its steel frame, the beast hosts a liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four mill that prides itself with an astronomical displacement of 1,092cc and sixteen valves. At 7,500 revs, the engine is capable of delivering up to 100 untamed horses, while a fierce torque output of 79 pound-feet (107 Nm) will be accomplished at 5,500 rpm.
A five-speed transmission channels this ungodly force to a shaft final drive, enabling the Beemer to run the quarter mile in just 11.4 seconds. Furthermore, it will reach 62 mph (100 kph) from a dead stop in as little as 3.9 seconds and continue accelerating to a healthy top speed of 140 mph (225 kph).
Giorgio began by stripping the bike naked of its factory bodywork, except for the fuel chamber. As soon as these items were discarded, Italy’s moto master proceeded to install an alloy RC Racing radiator behind the creature’s refurbished fork legs. At the rear, the standard subframe has been amputated to make way for a loop-style alternative, on top of which you’ll spot a fresh two-seater saddle keeping it classy.
On the other end, we find a sexy front fairing with cafe racer vibes, as well as a bespoke aluminum top clamp, clip-on handlebars and an Acewell gauge. K1100RS’ eccentric monoshock setup was treated to a state-of-the-art component that’ll handle rear suspension duties with ease. The original wheels have been replaced with a pair of laced hoops, enveloped in top-shelf Bridgestone tires for good measure.
A single K&N air filter feeds all four carbs by means of a custom one-into-four manifold, but that tentacular exhaust system from Ses Factory takes the cake for being the most notable characteristic on this fiend, if you ask me!
This time around, de Angelis’ venture began with an undistinguished K1100RS from Motorrad’s beloved range. Within its steel frame, the beast hosts a liquid-cooled DOHC inline-four mill that prides itself with an astronomical displacement of 1,092cc and sixteen valves. At 7,500 revs, the engine is capable of delivering up to 100 untamed horses, while a fierce torque output of 79 pound-feet (107 Nm) will be accomplished at 5,500 rpm.
A five-speed transmission channels this ungodly force to a shaft final drive, enabling the Beemer to run the quarter mile in just 11.4 seconds. Furthermore, it will reach 62 mph (100 kph) from a dead stop in as little as 3.9 seconds and continue accelerating to a healthy top speed of 140 mph (225 kph).
Giorgio began by stripping the bike naked of its factory bodywork, except for the fuel chamber. As soon as these items were discarded, Italy’s moto master proceeded to install an alloy RC Racing radiator behind the creature’s refurbished fork legs. At the rear, the standard subframe has been amputated to make way for a loop-style alternative, on top of which you’ll spot a fresh two-seater saddle keeping it classy.
On the other end, we find a sexy front fairing with cafe racer vibes, as well as a bespoke aluminum top clamp, clip-on handlebars and an Acewell gauge. K1100RS’ eccentric monoshock setup was treated to a state-of-the-art component that’ll handle rear suspension duties with ease. The original wheels have been replaced with a pair of laced hoops, enveloped in top-shelf Bridgestone tires for good measure.
A single K&N air filter feeds all four carbs by means of a custom one-into-four manifold, but that tentacular exhaust system from Ses Factory takes the cake for being the most notable characteristic on this fiend, if you ask me!
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