We?re the first to admit that many of the bikes we show are not particularly practical. But this is probably the most bare-bones machine we?ve ever featured?with no bodywork, a tiny tank and the most vestigial of seats.
For once, roadworthiness doesn?t matter. Built by the Berlin-based workshop Berham, this skeletal machine whipped the ass of several factory-backed entries at the Glemseck 101 festival a few days ago, taking home the coveted Sprint International trophy.

Just sixteen builders were invited to race in Glemseck?s famous ?Poets Of Sprint? series. When Berham main man Martien Delfgaauw got the prized invitation, he knew exactly where to start the build: With a genuine 1984 Harris frame owned by his partner Felix Pilz.
Twenty years, ago Felix had bought the frame from a former Harris dealer. ?Back then, no one was really interested in special aftermarket frames,? says Martien, ?because the factories had started building frames that could handle powerful engines.?
After the red powder coat was taken off, the manganese bronze weld seams showed their beautiful golden shine. The design concept became obvious: Let the Harris frame shine. (Hence the name, ?Shiny Harry.?)
Unfortunately this ?Magnum 2? frame was constructed to carry a Kawasaki Z1000 engine. But Berham?s engine of choice was a Suzuki GSX1100 mill?dating from 1981, but in great condition. So the first challenge was to build the mounts to fit in the engine.

Then a set of shortened Suzuki GSX-R750 ...