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Kawasaki GTR 1000 "Centopia" by FMW Garage

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"Centopia" by FMW garage,  is based on a 1985 Kawasaki GTR 1000, and is one of the greatest creations by Lorenzo Fugaroli.  In co-operation with Dario Lagatolla of You Garage cutting-edge high-tech features was added to the old GTR. 

The original GTR1000 weighed 258 kg (570 lb) and the spectacular Centopia is weighing in at a measly 168 kg (371 lb).

The monocoque body is entirely handmade out of aluminum and hides a state of the art hi-tech heart. Polished aluminium panels have been riveted to the tank and along the hidden rear subframe, keeping true to FMW's characteristic steampunk signature.

Almost everything was made in-house: exhausts, chin spoiler, miniature front fender, clip-ons, seat and flyscreen.

Centopia was fitted with a special mount for a smartphone which replaced the digital dash, and includes a most comprehensive interface with the motorcycle, providing tons of useful data.

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ll the motorcycle’s functions are shown on the smartphone's screen: indicators, high beam indicator, neutral light, tachometer, water temperature, oil pressure, shifterlight, the speedometer and odometer. A tiny bluetooth unit (5x3 cm), which uses the original sensors of the bike, transmits all the information to the smartphone within 2 ms: one of the fastest and most reliable instrument currently available! This solution does not require changes to the electrical system, and can be fitted on any motorcycle, provided it has the necessary sensors, it will relay the same data.