Photo: Mantas Simanauskas
Creating a monocoque attire is no walk in the park, but this solo builder certainly nailed it.
Mantas Simanauskas is a Lithuanian motorcycle enthusiast who appears to share our passion for two-wheeled custom works. Although this fellow isn’t a full-time moto doctor, the sheer level of craftsmanship that’s gone into his two-wheeled undertakings is truly remarkable. Take, for instance, this sensational 2007 BMW R1200RT-based entity.
Within its frame, the donor bike carries a brutal 1,170cc boxer-twin mill that boasts a compression ratio of 12.0:1. This twin-cooled mill is good for 110 feral ponies at 7,500 rpm and 85 pound-feet (115 Nm) of crushing torque at 6,000 rpm. A shaft final drive receives the engine’s force via a six-speed transmission.
Sure enough, the Bavarian tourer’s powertrain characteristics are rather juicy, but the same can’t be said about its hefty weight. The mechanical predator tips the scales at 505 lbs (229 kg) on an empty stomach, which isn’t exactly ideal when seeking to transform BMW Motorrad’s beast into an agile cafe racer-style superstar.
Nonetheless, Simanauskas embraced the challenge and got to work by stripping the bike naked of its chunky factory attire. After discarding the airbox, he fabricated an angular tail section that merges with a bespoke gas chamber to form a single monocoque unit. At the front, you will notice clubman handlebars enveloped in Biltwell grips, a pair of fresh side panels, and a new fairing topped with a yellow-tinted windshield.
The stock gauges have been relocated onto the fuel tank, while the original lighting components were removed in favor of LED alternatives. Next, Mantas installed a heat-wrapped stainless-steel exhaust system manufactured in-house. Additionally, he outsourced a BMW S1000RR’s foot pegs to achieve a meaner riding stance.
The R1200RT’s cockpit is adorned with a digital display, which provides a clear view from a rear-facing camera equipped underneath the license plate. Lastly, the bodywork got treated to a graceful paint scheme consisting of a white base and stripes bearing the iconic M Power colors.
Within its frame, the donor bike carries a brutal 1,170cc boxer-twin mill that boasts a compression ratio of 12.0:1. This twin-cooled mill is good for 110 feral ponies at 7,500 rpm and 85 pound-feet (115 Nm) of crushing torque at 6,000 rpm. A shaft final drive receives the engine’s force via a six-speed transmission.
Sure enough, the Bavarian tourer’s powertrain characteristics are rather juicy, but the same can’t be said about its hefty weight. The mechanical predator tips the scales at 505 lbs (229 kg) on an empty stomach, which isn’t exactly ideal when seeking to transform BMW Motorrad’s beast into an agile cafe racer-style superstar.
Nonetheless, Simanauskas embraced the challenge and got to work by stripping the bike naked of its chunky factory attire. After discarding the airbox, he fabricated an angular tail section that merges with a bespoke gas chamber to form a single monocoque unit. At the front, you will notice clubman handlebars enveloped in Biltwell grips, a pair of fresh side panels, and a new fairing topped with a yellow-tinted windshield.
The stock gauges have been relocated onto the fuel tank, while the original lighting components were removed in favor of LED alternatives. Next, Mantas installed a heat-wrapped stainless-steel exhaust system manufactured in-house. Additionally, he outsourced a BMW S1000RR’s foot pegs to achieve a meaner riding stance.
The R1200RT’s cockpit is adorned with a digital display, which provides a clear view from a rear-facing camera equipped underneath the license plate. Lastly, the bodywork got treated to a graceful paint scheme consisting of a white base and stripes bearing the iconic M Power colors.
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