A Kustom Moto BMW K1100 "Flying Brick" Cafe Racer
The Kustom Moto crew has refurbished this 1992 BMW K1100 to become a cutting-edge cafe racer.
Due to its 100+ horsepower engine, contemporary suspension, and upgraded brakes, this bike will be actually speedy by current standards, unlike many antique customizations.
The BMW K series bikes, sometimes known as the "Flying Brick," marked a significant technological advance for the German business when they were originally introduced in 1982. A double overhead camshaft inline four-cylinder engine with Bosch LE-Jetronic fuel injection powers the K100.
The quick facts about a BMW K1100 Cafe Racer
The "Flying Brick" motorcycles from BMW's K series, which made their debut in 1982, were far more advanced than the older "Airhead" opposed twin-cylinder engines used in the more typical BMW motorcycles.
The term "Flying Brick" refers to an inline four-cylinder engine with a rectangular box shape that has been turned on its side, giving some people the impression that it looks like a brick.
The rise in popularity of the sophisticated (and well-liked) Japanese inline-fours served as the inspiration for the development of the K series motorcycles. BMW created their own own version, which would assist set the future course of the business.
The motorcycle you can see here is a K1100 that has been modified into a cafe racer.
It has brakes and front forks from the BMW R nineT, a Wilbers monoshock in the back, Cerakoted headers with an Akrapovic titanium muffler, and significantly altered looks.
Poking Fun at the Japanese
The officials at BMW Motored realized in the late 1970s that in order to compete with the innovative motorcycles coming out of Japan, they would need to drastically upgrade their motorcycle lineup. Most people concur that this transformation was brought about by the Honda CB750's 1969 debut.By the standards of the day, the CB750 was a revelation with its transversely mounted inline 4-cylinder engine with a single overhead cam, integrated 5-speed transmission, electronic starter, front disc brake, and no oil leaks.
Many Western motorcycle brands dropped the ball and failed to innovate quickly enough to rival the Japanese, which led to many of them going bankrupt or being folded into conglomerates.
The Big Four Japanese motorcycle manufacturers were growing stronger as the 1970s went on, and BMW started to develop plans to dramatically improve its two-wheeled goods. Although inline-four cylinder engines appeared to represent the future, they were unable to replicate the Japanese upright transverse configuration (though pioneered originally by the Italians). BMW's K Series
BMW created an inline-four cylinder engine with a 1000cc displacement for the K series that was positioned on its side, with the crankshaft on the right and the cams on the left. With just one 90o direction shift to get to the rear wheel, this engine configuration allowed the torque to be delivered directly into the gearbox and then to a shaft drive.
The extremely low center of gravity and the simplicity of access to all the main engine components for maintenance and repairs are further advantages of this arrangement.
The BMW K100 was first debuted in 1982, followed by the three-cylinder K75 in 1985, and the BMW K1 in 1988. Even now, BMW continues to produce multi-cylinder K series motorcycles, including several of its most cutting-edge models.
In 1993, the BMW K1100 was unveiled to replace the K100. The biggest improvement over its predecessor was probably the engine, which was 10% bigger at 1093cc vs. 987cc.
The high-end sport tourer K1100LT and K1100RS model versions were both aimed squarely at the top of the market in both Europe and the US.
To acquire the extra sweeping capacity, BMW engineers slightly expanded the bore. They also created lighter pistons and decreased the engine's reciprocating mass to lessen vibration and boost performance.
Additionally enhanced were the chassis, brakes, suspension, aerodynamics, and some of the lessons learnt from the BMW K1.The K1100 series was one of the few sport touring motorcycles that could compete with it in the early 1990s, and surprisingly, BMW continues to dominate this market even today.
Here Is The BMW K1100 Cafe Racer
The Kustom Moto team, which has completed a number of projects over the past several years and has become somewhat of an expert in the modification of BMW K series motorcycles, has significantly altered the K1100 you see here from its original state.
This build started with a total dismantling; the front and rear suspension, as well as the brakes, were all overhauled; and the original bodywork was all removed in favor of a more contemporary, minimalist appearance.
The new front end was taken from a contemporary BMW R nineT; it has a pair of Brembo Monobloc calipers on floating rotors, as well as upside-down 55mm forks set in custom triple trees.
There is an additional disc brake in the back to help with stopping even more, and the original suspension in the rear has been replaced with a contemporary, fully adjustable Wilbers monoshock.
A new seat has been installed to match the cropped rear subframe.
Classic cafe racer clip-ons are present up front, and a headlight is concealed by a black grille.
The front fender is composed of carbon fiber and covers a large Shinko Trail Master tire. The back fender is same.
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