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BMW R1200C custom
Back in 1997, BMW took a tilt at the
Harley-Davidson market with the R1200C. It was big and relatively underpowered,
with just 61bhp—but Teutonic engineering and smart suspension design made up for
that. Robert Levinson, however, has transformed his R1200C into a completely
different machine. He’s raided BMW’s ample parts bin to create a
high-performance bike with a unique look and a hint of a streetfighter vibe.
The engine is running high compression BBPower pistons matched to ported and
polished heads, S-spec cams and GS throttle bodies. A custom lightweight exhaust
frees up the breathing, and it’s all controlled by a Techlusion-tuned ECU. The
new power is fed through a 6-speed gearbox and paralever suspension lifted from
an 1100S. The suspension is equally high-spec, with an R1100S Boxer Cup Replika
front end; at the back, the frame has been modified to accept an S-spec
monoshock. The finishing touch is the front headlight arrangement (and bars)
from the R1150R Rockster. Levinson has catalogued the build over four
years, and you can see the progress of this very original machine
here..
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bikeexif
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