When another BMW Bobber rolls out of the Walzwerk or Ironwood garage we know what to expect. It is all the more surprising when a BMW Bobber of the same build quality rolls out of a garage that is not that well known (yet!). Erwin Dijkstra at Moto Braap did just that! He surprised us with a build that is up to par with the names we all know.
This bobber started its life in Germany in 1984 as a full fairing BMW R100RT, and got a facelift in the Netherlands about 40 years later. It’s been on a bit of diet in both the front and rear, losing its fairing and its rear subframe. The YSS rear shocks mount directly to the frame underneath the custom solo seat from Silvermachine. This subframe also houses the Kellerman 3-in-1 taillight, brake light, and indicators. In the front the forks were shortened to ensure a straight line front to back and adorned with CNC milled BMW emblems.
The tank and front fender pop with Porsche Jet Green, because the rest of the bike is blacked out. The frame, swingarm, final drive, fork sliders, wheels, and engine guards were powder coated, whereas the engine, gearbox, and callipers were painted black. To top it off, the exhaust system has a black ceramic coating.
Electrically a Daytone clock keeps track of the different sensors, speed, and revs, while cleaning up the normally bulky cockpit. The blacked out original headlightmaintains a classic look to the bike. The battery now sits atop the gearbox, as the airbox gave way to two pod filters. Combined with the black ceramic exhaust this really opens up the bike. We are therefore convinced that this bobber is not just nice to look at, but also a hoot to ride!
