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Is it just me, or does this thing bring about some genuine steampunk vibes?
When looking to craft a tasty scrambler-style creature, Bavaria’s chunky K1100LT may not exactly be your first choice for a donor, given its monstrous bodywork and overall chassis configuration. However, David Manchester certainly loves a challenge, and his 1993 BMW K1100LT-based exploit proves that even a beefy tourer can be converted into a groovy scrambler with cafe racer elements.
The stock bike is brought to life by a wicked DOHC inline-four colossus, with sixteen valves and a humungous displacement of 1,092-cc. At around 7,500 rpm, this nasty piece of liquid-cooled machinery will happily generate up to 100 hp. At the same time, the four-stoke fiend is capable of producing as much as 79 pound-feet (107 Nm) of twisting force at 5,500 rpm.
A five-speed gearbox is tasked with transmitting the mill’s oomph over to the rear 18-inch wheel by means of a shaft final drive. Ultimately, this whole setup leads to a respectable top speed of 128 mph (206 kph), which is quite decent for a motorcycle that weighs 595 lbs (270 kg) on an empty stomach.
Manchester started by stripping the bike naked of its factory body panels and rear storage units to reduce some visual weight. Next, a GSX-R1000's forks were transplanted onto David’s one-off machine, along with a GSX-R600's front hoop and brakes and a BMW R1150’s rear wheel. To achieve the desired aesthetic, the rims were enveloped in all-terrain tires.
Additionally, the brakes were honored with new rotors, a Magura master cylinder, and an assortment of Brembo components that’ll handle stopping power with ease. The airbox was discarded in favor of copper velocity stacks wearing pod filters, while the standard subframe was replaced by a bespoke alternative that supports an aftermarket saddle.
The following step consisted of subjecting the K1100LT’s engine to a comprehensive overhaul and installing several Motogadget electrical items to bring the MY‘93 bike into the 21st century. Those include an M-lock keyless ignition, a Motoscope Pro gauge, and an M-unit Blue control module, to name a few.
All things considered, David Manchester managed to create a showstopper in the truest sense of that word and we believe you'll agree with that.
The stock bike is brought to life by a wicked DOHC inline-four colossus, with sixteen valves and a humungous displacement of 1,092-cc. At around 7,500 rpm, this nasty piece of liquid-cooled machinery will happily generate up to 100 hp. At the same time, the four-stoke fiend is capable of producing as much as 79 pound-feet (107 Nm) of twisting force at 5,500 rpm.
A five-speed gearbox is tasked with transmitting the mill’s oomph over to the rear 18-inch wheel by means of a shaft final drive. Ultimately, this whole setup leads to a respectable top speed of 128 mph (206 kph), which is quite decent for a motorcycle that weighs 595 lbs (270 kg) on an empty stomach.
Manchester started by stripping the bike naked of its factory body panels and rear storage units to reduce some visual weight. Next, a GSX-R1000's forks were transplanted onto David’s one-off machine, along with a GSX-R600's front hoop and brakes and a BMW R1150’s rear wheel. To achieve the desired aesthetic, the rims were enveloped in all-terrain tires.
Additionally, the brakes were honored with new rotors, a Magura master cylinder, and an assortment of Brembo components that’ll handle stopping power with ease. The airbox was discarded in favor of copper velocity stacks wearing pod filters, while the standard subframe was replaced by a bespoke alternative that supports an aftermarket saddle.
The following step consisted of subjecting the K1100LT’s engine to a comprehensive overhaul and installing several Motogadget electrical items to bring the MY‘93 bike into the 21st century. Those include an M-lock keyless ignition, a Motoscope Pro gauge, and an M-unit Blue control module, to name a few.
All things considered, David Manchester managed to create a showstopper in the truest sense of that word and we believe you'll agree with that.
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