BMW B2
We worked on this BMW R100 RT from 1979 for an English citizen. He wanted something unique and quite “low profile”.
We got inspired by the famous “B2” stealth aeroplane and from what we saw when he discovered the finished bike, we can say he was a happy man!
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Photos: Blitz Motorcycles
- 100% reconditioned BMW R100 RT from 1979;
- shiny black powder coating of the frame, wheels, handlebar, all engine covers;
- 100% hand made rear loop + bespoke seat.
- cobalt grey ceramic painting of exhaust pipes + mufflers (heat resistant up to 1000°C);
- Blitz Motorcycles battery covers.
Small speedometer mounted on the left side of the motorcycle.
Vintage Marchal reconditioned rally car headlight.
With a genuine yellow light.
- bespoke front and rear mudguards;
- Mini Bates tail light;
- Dunlop K81 tyres on both front and rear wheels.
- reconditioned Bing carburators;
- vintage Triumph handlebar;
- aftermarket front brake master cylinder + bespoke braking hoses.
- vintage Honda tank;
- we had it painted in mat dark grey to give this “stealth” look and feel to the motorcycle;
- brand new TCI / CDI ignition system.
