BMW R100R Green Beret
This bike used to be a genuine BMW R100R from 1994.
When we retrieved it we thought of turning this quiet old lady into a more aggressive motorcycle which could have been used by the “Green Beret” special forces.
We assume we’re not too far from the truth…
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Photos: Blitz Motorcycles
- Mat kaki green powder coating of the frame, footpegs and side stand;
- shiny black powder coating of all engine covers, fork legs, triple trees, handlebar and wheels;
- Avon AV45 tyres for both rear and front wheels.
- Ceramic black painting of the whole exhaust system (pipes + muffler);
- muffler by Hattech.
- Vintage square headlight (ex-additional light for rallye cars used in the 70’s);
- inside mirror of this headlight dyed in green… and why not?
- Fully reconditioned and re-jetted Bing carburetors;
- K&N air filters;
- ceramic black painting of top and cup of the carburetors.
- Bespoke rear loop welded on the frame, and hosting both tail and stop lights (made of LED);
- bespoke seat designed to match the rear loop.
- Vintage Triumph handlebar;
- Blitz Motorcycles mini switches screwed to the handlebar and connected to the fully re-built electric wiring.
Vintage Honda CB 125 SS tank painted in green to match with the “military” spirit of this bike.
