BMW’s flying brick has only occasionally been the basis for sport bikes without a touring bent, but here’s a K1 engine in a French-built chassis, organized by the German performance specialist Brune. Even the paint on this perfect example was a moment, BMW M-Power colors as applied by Azola Cycle Colors. 1991 BMW – Martin…
Often sold as kits to accompany the builder’s donor engine, Rickman cafe racers could be ordered with premium British components. This one looks to have been more than a hobbyist’s build and has weathered the years beautifully. 1982 Kawasaki-Rickman CR1000 ( Australia ) for sale on eBay Starting with dirtbikes in the 1960’s the Rickman…
Rickman-framed cafe racers have had a steady if not frequent presence on RSBFS, but mostly using Honda CB750 and Kawasaki Z-1 drivetrains. Just before, they had produced but a few dozen Triumph powered CR’s. This diamond in the rough has been in storage since just 3,000 miles, and is ready for a makeover. 1974 Rickman…
Just the name “Magnum” alone signifies this is a rare find indeed. Harris is a small performance specialist shop in the UK, producing frame kits for different engines, resulting in many unique specials over the years. In any case, this 1980 Magnum 2 frame kit listed on the Chicago Craigslist will fit a Kawasaki Z1…