This BMW Cafe Racer is a Killer Custom Stunner
Featuring a Porsche 911-inspired, powder-coated paint job.
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The latest custom bike from the UK’s Spitfire Speed Shop is actually a BMW K100, but not much is left to identify it as an ’80s/early-’90s-era sport tourer outside of the Beemer badge.
The so-called “Projekt K”—the “K” stands for Kaiser, German word for Emperor—was initially slated to make a hard launch at the now-canceled 2020 BikeShed show at Tobacco Dock following a successful soft launch at the outfit’s 2019 show at London Morgan, Kensington.
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Few other details were listed on Spitfire Speed Shop’s website, but DriveMag’s Riders dug up more on how the K100 was Frankensteined into a stunning cafe racer.
All main components were removed and a modern front fork from a Suzuki GSX-R1000, a YSS adjustable shock, a pushrod-esque suspension, and Tokico twin disc brakes were all transplanted to improve handling and performance.
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While the original tank was fully restored, a new subframe and custom tail give the Projekt K a leaner appearance. Its glistening sheen comes courtesy of a a diamond-stitched seat and a powder-coated paint coat that’s intended to recall a Porsche 911 finish.
The mechanical mods are less drastic. BMW’s longitudinal 987cc inline-four and five-speed transmission remain, but upgrades include Keihin side-draft carbs with bespoke intake manifolds, a Domino throttle body, chrome filters and a chopped-off exhaust pipe. No performance specs were provided, but Riders predicts that the output is likely still rated at 84 horsepower.
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The Projekt K is a one-off, but if you’ve got a classic donor bike and some cash to throw at Spitfire Speed Shop, feel free to reach out here about commissioning a similar build.