BMW?s K-series is legendary, but its legend was not made on racetracks or crossing deserts. No, the large block-shaped engines, lovingly known as ‘Flying Bricks,’ are shrouded in lore developed through millions of touring miles. There are stories of Ks reaching hundreds of thousands of miles without a rebuild, or even running without oil.
BMW stopped manufacturing these bulletproof engines in the mid-90s, but they?re still easy to find because, well, they just never die. And while reliability can make an engine an icon, 72 HKG Performance wanted to build a machine that begs a more visceral reaction.

?The best BMW K that can be manufactured,? as they put it. A stripped-down and aggressive BMW K75, with vintage superbike flare and no stone left unturned. This was to be 72 HKG?s ultimate K-model; ?The K.? 72 HKG Performance is a collaboration between builders Antonio of 72 Cycles Performance and Jorge of Hell?s Kitchen Garage. Based in Burgos, Spain, the duo has only been working together under this title for a short time, but has managed to produce some incredible motorcycles. Engine performance and handling are clearly a priority with sporty angles, aggressive ergonomics, and high-end components showing through as a common thread.

To transform the relaxed, upright touring stance of the K75 into this sharp-handling café racer, all of the bodywork and the subframe was removed. A taller, narrower tail section was made out of tubular steel, cleaning up the bik...