Bike Of The Day: BMW R100RS By Upcycle Storage

Upcycle Storage designed and constructed two cafe racers, and this tradition BMW bike is one in every of them. It was initially a 1982 R100RS with twin rear shocks, however has since undergone vital modifications. The body is now powder coated, and a customized mono-shock swingarm has been added, together with a solo seat.

The bike boasts a number of different options, together with 1 / 4 fairing within the R90S model, which replaces the massive manufacturing unit RS unit. LED lights have been integrated into the seat and handlebar ends, and a digital fuse panel, switches, and mini show from motogadget are additionally included.

To attain the bike’s beautiful look, the gas tank’s BMW roundels had been eliminated earlier than being refinished in two-tone silver metallic with black and white pinstripes. AirTech Streamlining provided the fiberglass quarter fairing, which has been tailored to suit a single headlight. The solo seat is trimmed in gentle brown suede, and built-in LED indicators and brake lights are recessed under.

The bike’s suspension system contains triple timber, inverted forks, and six-piston brake calipers from a 2002 Suzuki GSX-R1000, paired with a manufacturing unit R100 “snowflake” wheel carrying 320mm Kawasaki ZX-12R brake rotors. It additionally options clip-on handlebars fitted with Motone hand controls and LED bar-end flip indicators.

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Induction for the 980cc opposed-twin engine is thru a pair of Bing carburetors outfitted with velocity stacks. The low-mount, 2-into-1 stainless exhaust system was fabricated by Upcycle Storage, and a streamlined cowl from BMW-Bayer replaces the manufacturing unit prime cowl and airbox. The engine and gearbox instances have been painted gloss black, and energy is routed by way of a five-speed gearbox and enclosed driveshaft.

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