BMW motorrad R nineT customized by four expert japanese tuners

BMW motorrad R nineT customized by four expert japanese tuners
all images courtesy of BMW group

during BMW motorrad days japan the german bike manufacturer premiered a collection of four unique BMW R nineT motorcycles, each conceived as a result of custom conversions by leading japanese tuners; go takamine of brat style, kaichiroh kurosu of cherry’s company, shiro nakajima of 46 works and hideya togashi of HIDE motorcycle took on the challenge to transform a BMW R nineT into an individual creation of their own in less than 200 days.

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shiro nakajima of 46 works gives his ‘clubman racer’ some throttle

in terms of lightweight construction and functionality, shiro nakajima‘s ‘clubman racer‘ interpretation of the R nineT referenced his previous projects – largely having been developed for racing use. ‘what I wanted was to create something a bit more sporty than a cafe racer,’ nakajima explained. ‘a motorcycle that you don’t just take into an urban environment or ride over mountains with but one that you can also really enjoy on the racetrack. this was the reason why I chose above all to make it as light as possible.’

side view

rear 3/4 detail

go takamine of brat style burns out with his ‘cyclone’

go takamine‘s ‘cyclone‘ interpretation of the R nineT was in the style of a tracker bike, detailed with a graphic motif, crowned by immaculate paintwork and numerous chrome components. ‘this street bike is my attempt to combine the past with the near future, in the form of a modern, current motorcycle concealed beneath a nostalgic exterior,‘ said takamine.

rear 3/4 view

kaichiroh kurosu of cherry’s company stands with his ‘highway fighter’

the ‘highway fighter‘ from kaichiroh kurosu was the result of a mixture between both historic and current BMW motorcycle elements. comparisons with the BMW R7 prototype from 1934 are evident even though kurosu‘s concept was made in modern production facilities with current styling. ‘for me the object of the exercise was to look into the future.’ he said. ‘I imagined what BMW motorcycles might look like ten years from now, and I think that this would still be a pretty cool bike even if the traditional flat-twin engine were to be replaced by an electric motor.‘

front 3/4 view

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hideya togashi  of HIDE motorcycle stands with his ‘boxer’

hideya togashi‘s ‘boxer’ is a variation in a classic sport design – its body is reminiscent of the racing replicas of the 1970’s, bringing forth both memories among motorcycling enthusiasts. ‘the main feature is its slimline aluminum fuel tank,’ togashi said. ‘it seems to hug the rider, while the design of the fairing is borrowed from that of nineteen seventies racing models.‘

rear 3/4 view

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