Custom Bikes Of The Week: 25 November, 2018
A new Kawasaki Zed from the Japanese restomod kings AC Sanctuary, a retro-futuristic BMW R80 from Holland, and a $30,000 Yamaha WR450F supermoto from Slovenia.
BMW R80 by Moto Adonis The concept of the ?cafe racer? is being stretched in so many directions at the moment, the term has almost become meaningless. We?ve seen more styling developments in the last five years than the previous half century, but if this R80 RT from Holland is a precursor of things to come, we?re all for it.
The BMW was commissioned by the owner of a building restoration company, a keen rider who wanted a bike that reflected the aesthetic of his construction work?a blend of old and new.
Daan Borsje of Moto Adonis has absolutely nailed the vibe, veering away from the cookie-cutter style of most airhead customs. He?s infused this build with a retro-futuristic style, using a modified Honda CB500 tank, Suzuki GSX-R forks, a new rear frame and a full complement of electronics and switchgear from Motogadget and Motone. The matte black aluminum wheel discs are a neat touch?and seriously attention-grabbing too. More of this style, please. [Via]
Kawasaki Z1000 Z1-R by AC Sanctuary If you?ve been following EXIF over the years, you?ll know that we?re absolute suckers for AC Sanctuary. They?re mostly associated with curvy Zeds from the first half of the 70s, but occasionally dip their toes into the murkier waters of the late 70s and the squared-off Z1-R.
The styling was a shock to buyers, but the ?coffi...
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