The BMW K 1600 GTL gets customised
BMW has collaborated with a couple of Japanese motorcycle customisers to reimagine its K 1600 GTL. Such a huge touring bike may seem like a strange candidate for that kind of treatment, but the results – created under the project Ignite Straight Six banner – are dramatic.
Indeed, the only stipulations imposed by BMW were that the original frame and 1,649 cc six-cylinder engine should be retained. Otherwise it was a case of 'anything goes'.
Kenji Nagai of Ken’s Factory devised a stretched-out low-rider that uses aluminium for the headlight cowl, handlebars, single seat and bespoke front fork. Simply called the Ken's Factory Special, other distinctive features include a 20” disc rear wheel.
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Perhaps slightly more recognisable as a K 1600 GTL is the Juggernaut, built by Keiji Kawakita of Hot-Dock Custom-Cycles. That's partly because it keeps the stock Duolever front suspension along with some other standard components. Nevertheless, aluminium tubes alongside the modified bodywork, a front 'beak' and a sinister paintjob all contribute to the unique transformation.
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Indeed, the only stipulations imposed by BMW were that the original frame and 1,649 cc six-cylinder engine should be retained. Otherwise it was a case of 'anything goes'.
Kenji Nagai of Ken’s Factory devised a stretched-out low-rider that uses aluminium for the headlight cowl, handlebars, single seat and bespoke front fork. Simply called the Ken's Factory Special, other distinctive features include a 20” disc rear wheel.
Perhaps slightly more recognisable as a K 1600 GTL is the Juggernaut, built by Keiji Kawakita of Hot-Dock Custom-Cycles. That's partly because it keeps the stock Duolever front suspension along with some other standard components. Nevertheless, aluminium tubes alongside the modified bodywork, a front 'beak' and a sinister paintjob all contribute to the unique transformation.
Related posts:
2014 BMW K 1600 GTL Exclusive
2014 BMW K 1600 GT Sport revealed
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