Photo: Espiat
Honestly, we’re in love with Daniel Schuh’s one-off creations, and we bet you will be too!
Since this is the second Yamaha XJR1200-based build from Espiat’s lineup to adorn autoevolution's pages, it’s quite safe to say that Daniel Schuh is rather fond of this machine. A little while back, we visited the workshop’s portfolio to drool over a street tracker-style entity that clearly looks the part.
This time around, we’ll be taking a second to examine Schuh’s achievements on a 1994 model from Yamaha’s beloved XJR1200 family. The donor bike is put in motion by a brutal DOHC inline-four engine that boasts sixteen valves and a colossal displacement of 1,188cc.
At about 8,000 rpm, this nasty piece of air-cooled machinery will gladly generate up to 98 untamed horses. On the other hand, a generous torque output of no less than 67 pound-feet (91 Nm) will be accomplished at 6,250 revs. A five-speed transmission is tasked with handing the mill’s force over to the rear 17-inch hoop by means of a chain final drive, resulting in a healthy top speed of 140 mph (225 kph).
When this beast arrived under Schuh’s roof back in 2014, the moto master kicked things off by replacing the bike’s standard subframe with a loop-style alternative. The latter supports a tan leather saddle and a bespoke tail section that’s been painstakingly manufactured in-house. The new tail houses an integrated LED lighting unit and a pair of fiberglass number plates.
The following step consisted of installing a set of Renthal handlebars that wear bar-end mirrors, while XJR’s front end received a tiny fairing with retro vibes. As soon as work on the visual side of things was completed, the project’s mastermind proceeded to heat-wrap the exhaust headers. Next, he added a couple of free-flowing mufflers that’ll make this creature sound as menacing as it looks.
Last but not least, the finishing touch comes in the form of a gloss black base, tastefully complemented by an assortment of white decals found on the gas tank, front fairing and side panels. All things considered, Daniel Schuh’s ominous XJR is a genuine showstopper, don't you think?
This time around, we’ll be taking a second to examine Schuh’s achievements on a 1994 model from Yamaha’s beloved XJR1200 family. The donor bike is put in motion by a brutal DOHC inline-four engine that boasts sixteen valves and a colossal displacement of 1,188cc.
At about 8,000 rpm, this nasty piece of air-cooled machinery will gladly generate up to 98 untamed horses. On the other hand, a generous torque output of no less than 67 pound-feet (91 Nm) will be accomplished at 6,250 revs. A five-speed transmission is tasked with handing the mill’s force over to the rear 17-inch hoop by means of a chain final drive, resulting in a healthy top speed of 140 mph (225 kph).
When this beast arrived under Schuh’s roof back in 2014, the moto master kicked things off by replacing the bike’s standard subframe with a loop-style alternative. The latter supports a tan leather saddle and a bespoke tail section that’s been painstakingly manufactured in-house. The new tail houses an integrated LED lighting unit and a pair of fiberglass number plates.
The following step consisted of installing a set of Renthal handlebars that wear bar-end mirrors, while XJR’s front end received a tiny fairing with retro vibes. As soon as work on the visual side of things was completed, the project’s mastermind proceeded to heat-wrap the exhaust headers. Next, he added a couple of free-flowing mufflers that’ll make this creature sound as menacing as it looks.
Last but not least, the finishing touch comes in the form of a gloss black base, tastefully complemented by an assortment of white decals found on the gas tank, front fairing and side panels. All things considered, Daniel Schuh’s ominous XJR is a genuine showstopper, don't you think?
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