Fred ?Krugger? Bertrand has a specialty: winning world championships. He?s taken home the Big One from the AMD show twice so far, and picked up multiple other awards too. The Belgian wizard is the master of the grand slam, pull-out-all-the-stops build, without resorting to peanut tanks or 30? front wheels.
But what happens when Krugger turns his hand to a manufacturer commission?with strict orders not to apply the grinder to the frame, or loosen the engine bolts" This hardtail Bobber is the answer, built for Triumph Benelux and infused with a touch of drag bike style.

The story behind ?Bobber Basse-Bodeux? started at the end of 2017, when Triumph sent the fastest-selling motorcycle in the company?s history to Krugger?s rural hideaway. There was just one catch: the bike had to be finished before the 2018 motorcycle show season, which is starting right now. But despite this tight schedule, Krugger has managed to pack the Bobber with intricate details and factory-level custom finishing.

To get the low-slung stance right, he?s shortened the fork tubes by just over an inch. He?s also lowered the fuel tank by 40mm, subtly redesigning it to sit closer to the engine block. The fuel cap has been centered and ?frenched? in too. They sound like simple mods, but it meant creating an additional tank to house the fuel pump.
This one has been located under the seat, and is neatly hidden. Total fuel capacity has been increased from 9.1 to a most useful 16 liters and there?s a...