No motorcycle encapsulates the vibe of 90s BMW sport tourers quite like the BMW K1100RS. It had everything?three-spoke wheels, triangular bodywork, and a stonking inline-four block orientated horizontally in the frame. But behind all of that quirkiness lay a hella capable machine.
Although the venerable K is starting to show its age, it’s finding new life on the custom scene. And one outfit has consistently produced some of the raddest K-series café racers we’ve seen; the Dutch parts specialist and custom shop, Powerbrick.

Powerbrick’s star is sharply on the rise. Founder Tim Somers has wowed with every K-series café racer he’s released, refining his signature aesthetic each time. Powerbrick’s Ks are razor sharp and ooze performance from every pore. Their latest project is their wildest yet. It takes cues from its predecessors but adds several details that elevate the formula to new levels.

One hallmark of Powerbrick’s work is their penchant for working around the K1100’s heavily scalloped OEM fuel tank. They’ve developed a subframe?machined from a solid 220-pound aluminum billet?that hosts the seat, tail cowl, and upper shock mount. Aggressively abbreviated and tapered, it aligns perfectly with the stock tank.
The subframe attaches to the bike by way of a pair of mounting brackets that are welded to the main frame. An LED taillight with integrated turn signals is embedded out back, while luxurious upholstery by Jeroen...