Speed Read: A razor-sharp BMW R1300GS from Switzerland and more
The Swiss maestros at VTR Customs deliver the first custom BMW R1300GS that we’ve seen, while Radical Speedshop builds a bespoke Moto Guzzi café racer like no other. We also look at a tidy Yamaha XT500 restomod and a stunning 1949 Triumph Speed Twin bobber.
BMW R1300GS by VTR Customs When BMW announced its new flagship adventure motorcycle, the BMW R1300GS, we knew it was only a matter of time before we saw it customized. Thanks to Switzerland’s VTR Customs, we didn’t have to wait too long.
Big adventure-style bikes with go-fast bits are all the rage right now. Machines like the Ducati Multistrada V4 RS and BMS M1000XR are primed for riders who want adventure bike ergonomics in a performance-orientated road-going package. This is probably what inspired the mad scientists at VTR Customs.
Their build still resembles a BMW R1300GS, but it’s much leaner. To pare down the front, they replaced the windshield with the shortest one available, removed the hand guards, and fitted short brake and clutch levers. A short front fender was fitted under the BMW’s signature beak, providing the engine with a touch more protection from anything sloughing off the sticky Metzeler Supersport tires.
Kellermann Atto turn signals were fitted up front, with a matching set of three-in-one units added to the rear. The rear section has been slimmed down considerably, thanks to a custom-made cowl that replaces the OEM grab handles and license plate bracket. Along w...
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