Motorcycle artist Roland Sands has recently spent some time with
the Yamaha R1 studying it and finding cooler parts and technologies to implement
on the already mind blowing performing motorcycle.
The result is this one-off Kenny Roberts style colored “Performance Machine”, as
it says on the rear end, which stands out thanks to the longer swingarm, custom
wheels and exhaust (that must sound crazy).
Now don’t get me wrong, I love the design, but I don’t know how the bike
performs while braking as, for example, in order to have the front wheel stand
out a brake disc was removed. Also the rider would have troubles seeing anything
in those nice small mirrors.
Source Top Speed
Make: 2005 Yamaha R1 Sport Bike
Fabrication: Roland Sands Design
Engine Type: Liquid cooled, four stroke, transverse four cylinder, DOHC, 5
valves per cylinder
Displacement: 1000cc
Horsepower: 150 HP
Rake: 26.7 degrees
Wheels Front: 19" X 3.0" Performance Machine Contrast Cut Torque with a Dunlop
Sportmax D208ZR 120/70ZR19 tire
Wheels Rear: 18" X 8.5" Performance Machine Contrast Cut Torque with a Dunlop
Elite3 250/40/R18 tire
Paint Color: Yellow & Black
Painter: Chris Wood — AirTrix Industries
Build Time: 2 Months