Klaus Beutler, owner of Beutler Design has created his very own futuristic bike model based from the BMW R 1100 GS. This unique bike retains the powerful BMW boxer engine and other parts like BMW air flow meter, combined with other upgraded tech feats from Beutler Design.

Klaus Beutler explained:
"You quickly learn to estimate the virtues of a GS on the narrow and curvy roads in our region.  You will even rarely find a rider of a modern superbike who can leave you behind with this 170 hp rocket. The 1,085 cc two-cylinder boxer remained basically unchanged, but for a better sound I have adapted the open air filters and got the standard exhaust system made shorter."

Check out below for the detailed specs of Klaus Beutler customized BMW R 1100 GS.

Engine     
Air/oil cooled two-cylinder four-valve BMW boxer engine

Displacement     
1085 cc

Bore/Stroke     
99 x 70.5 mm

Compression     
10.3:1

Power     
80 hp at 6,800 rpm.  Max. torque 97 Nm at 5,300 rpm

Exhaust     
Modified Beutler Design 2-in-1 exhaust system, open sport air filters

Transmission     
Five-speed manual gearbox, universal-shaft drive

Chassis     
Telelever front wheel suspension with Beutler Design plastic cover, single-arm swing arm rear with single suspension strut

Wheels     
BMW K 1200 S light alloy cast wheels with Beutler Design Carbon look paint.  Dimensions 3.5Jx17 front with 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin tire; 6Jx17 rear with 180/55 ZR 17 Michelin tire

Front Brake     
Two-rotor disc brake front with four-pot calipers and floating 305 mm brake discs

Rear Brake     
One-rotor disc brake rear with two-pot calliper and 276 mm brake disc

Design     
Beutler Design FUTURE BMW body styling kit with front mask including handlebar cover with integrated direction indicators and instruments.  Monocoque with fuel reservoir cover and single-seater saddle, two ellipsoid headlights for passing light and high beam, two mini direction indicators rear and two rear lights for driving and brake light.  Bow spoiler.

Paint     
Beutler Design special paint, Combination Carbon-Look and brushed aluminum finish

Performance     
0 - 100 km/h approx. 4.0 seconds

Max. speed approx. 200 km/h

Price     
Approx. 12,000 Euros for the bodywork and owner’s BMW R 1200 GS.  New complete motorcycle, based on new BMW R 1200 GS, approx. 29,000 Euros.

Manufacturer     
Beutler Design, Hauptstr. 34, D-79733 Görwihl, Germany, Tel: +49 / (0) 77 54 / 75 11, 70

An eBay.com user from the United Kingdom is auctioning a customized bike model called the “Jagged Edge.” According to the seller, this motorcycle is equipped with a monstrous 5.3-liter V12 Twin Turbo engine under the fuel tank. Holy S^%#!  This engine is about five times more powerful than Casey Stoner’s Ducati Desmodedici GP7! Anyway, the seller also said that the Jagged Edge features Peugeot diesel engines pumping out more than 300 horsepower and about 400 ft lb amount of torque.

Anyway, I found this Q&A thingy at the seller’s website (and eBay). Check it out.

Q. Start at the beginning - what made you want to create this beast?
A. Drugs, alcohol and loud music. VERY loud music.
“I had a spare Jaguar V12 lying around, after I’d broken up an XJS for a trike project, and I’d always intended to do a V8 - but with so many already being done, I figured I’d go one better.
I haven’t spent any money on it - virtually everything that I needed, I was able to source from my workshop, or out of my scrap bin. The only parts I’ve had to buy in especially are spark plugs, a flywheel (2.9, six-cylinder), exhaust gaskets, and one of the turbos (which was fucked - thanks MAS).”

Q. So… a V12 engine in a motorbike - how did you manage to get it all together?
A. “Basically I made it all up as I went along. I used an XS1100 middle gearbox, with a Land Rover first motion shaft, clutch and cover. The release bearing was originally a Discovery bearing and arm, but during a visit to my friend’s garage I found in his bin a TD4 Freelander hydraulic release bearing, which is fantastic for the job. After dicking about for three days with the Discovery release mechanism, I found the one out of the Freelander did the job with only fifteen minute’s work!”
Q. What’s it like to ride?
A. “Pretty terrifying, at first. It only has one gear and a clutch, but that’s all it really needs with 300+ horsepower and 400 ft/lbs of torque. I’ve got the hang of it now, though, and it’s actually surprisingly stable - like a huge Goldwing. I think it must be something to do with the huge rotating masses acting as a gyroscope, as you can turn it on full lock, barely moving, and not even have to put your feet down.”

Check out below for the brief “specs” of the Jagged Edge V12 Twin Turbo

Manufacturer:  Custom Mettle   
Model:  Jagged Edge   Type:  Super Sport
Condition:  Used  
Mileage:  500   
Engine Size:  5,350 cc  
Power:  400 Bhp  
Power:  400 Bhp  
Model Year:  2007   
Gears:  Automatic   
Drive Type:  Chain   
Start Type:  Electric start   
Independent Vehicle Inspection:  –  
Customised Features:  Bodywork/Fairing, Handlebars/Clip Ons, Headlights, Mirrors, Paint Job, Rear lights/Indicators, Windshield, Just about everything   
Performance Upgrades:  Special Exhaust/Slip on, Tuned Engine, Twin Turbo 

Starting bid for the Jagged Edge V12 Twin Turbo is at 3,000 British Pounds or about $6,088 USD. Wanna place your bid? Go to this page.

Dirt Rider (www.dirtrider.com), one of the leading publication and online source of off-road motorcycle and motocross information provided some tips on how to start a motocross career or get into motocross racing.

So if you want to be a motocross racer or you just want it to be one of your hobbies, check out these 12 tips from Dirt Rider staff to help you out. I gotta leave you first coz I’ll be looking for Merkur oxygen sensor on the web. Chill out!

What About A Bike
"Motocross is definitely model-specific when it comes to bikes. Every major manufacturer commits a large portion of its time and money to developing its best machines for the motocross market."
 
Leave Your Bike At Home
When viewed from the outside, motocross can be overwhelming. Especially since everyone doing it seems to have secret schedules and rituals they’re not telling you about."
 
Go Shopping
"We can guarantee at least one person at your local motorcycle dealer races or has raced motocross. That is, of course, if your local shop sells motocross bikes and/or accessories."
 
Do Some Research
"Does the race event you’re entering have a club affiliation? Is membership required? If not, is there a discount or some other benefit that might make it worth joining anyway? Will this race be part of a series of races?"

Practice
"If you’ve never ridden on a motocross track or your track time is very limited, you’re going to want to bust out some laps before tackling a race. First, this is going to give your arms, legs and back an idea of the complete flogging you’ll put it through. "

Include Friends And Family
"One of the best reasons to race motocross is so you can talk about your race immediately after racing it. It’s called benchracing, and once you’ve done it you’ll be hooked."

Get There Early
"Nothing is worse for racing than showing up late. You can miss a lot of things by rushing around and trying to catch up."
 
Eat And Drink
"Motocross is physically difficult. In fact, it’s just plain hard. As with all endurance activities, your body needs a pile of fuel to burn to avoid the dreadful bonk."

Stretch
"Next to eating right and practicing, stretching is the best way to prepare your body for the physical punishment you’re going to put it through. "

Bring Your Cash
"The cost of motocross begins when you buy a bike and start dumping cash into helmets, boots, gear, goggles and gas. But it definitely doesn’t stop there. As soon as you get to the motocross track the day of a race, you’ll likely be hit with a gate fee. "
 
Go Slower To Go Fast
"You can’t win your first race, so don’t even try. OK, I suppose you could win, but in the long run you’ll be a much better racer if you take it easy and develop skills and speed slowly."

lately, i have been obsessed with ducati motorbikes. i just love those stylish italian bikes. and i can’t resist linking their website.

I cannot remember exactly when I started to become fascinated with motorbikes. All I know is, when I first had a motorbike, a hand-me-down 1996 Honda Rebel 250 from my dad, biking has become my life. I’ve gone to places with my rebel, and I love the feel of being like one everytime I drive it to the suburbs, to dirt roads, to the freeway.. wherever.

I know that thousands die because of motorcycle accidents each year. But trust me when I say that it’s true what Hunter Thompson once said.. a time will just come when the thrill of speed will overcome the fear of death. Any true-blue motorcyclist can attest to that.

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