We?re heavy on Bavaria this week, with a blacked-out BMW R18 from Harley specialist MB Cycles and a flat track-inspired R100 from Cafemoto. And we take a closer look at Roland Sands? retro-themed KTM and the slightly strange new ?Lawrence? from Brough Superior. Which bike would you prefer to put in your own garage"

KTM 790 Adventure by Roland Sands KTM know how to build ADV bikes, and the middleweight 790 has wowed road testers the world over. But there are a few people out there who are not so keen on the Austrian brand?s hard-edged styling, and one of them is the guy who commissioned this custom from Roland Sands.
The Californian whiz kid has given the 790 a timeless and slightly retro vibe without compromising practicality too much: the fitment of a RotoPaX fuel container counters a slight reduction in fuel capacity.
The tank is from a Suzuki GT750, and the plastic fenders are from a vintage KTM. The seat, very cleverly, is a straight lift from a Husqvarna Vitpilen, and there?s a tail bag right behind it on a custom mount/subframe assembly.
The brilliant engine, suspension and brakes are wisely left unmolested, but in another inspired raid on the parts bin, Roland has installed a Triumph headlight in front of ProTaper bars for an authentic retro vibe.

He?s also retained the essential factory radiator, but turned it vertical to make it less visible. A modified KTM skid plate protects the bottom of the engine, which now exhales via a tweaked Akrapovi? slip-on m...