This is the Brooklyn Project – a lightened, stripped-down BMW S1000R that’s being built in limited numbers by American firm Purebreed Motorcycles.
Under the skin it’s all stock S1000R, including the full package of high-tech goodies including Race ABS, electronic suspension and multiple riding modes. But while the underpinnings are familiar the surface has been changed from streetfighter to retro café racer.
The custom parts include a carbon fibre fuel tank, carbon seat frame, carbon seat cowl and even carbon fibre wheels. In fact, the lightweight material has been used wherever possible. Along with stripping off the original bodywork, the weight saving is huge, bringing the bike down from 207kg to just 172kg ready-to-ride.
Other mods include a new radiator, titanium exhaust and custom LED headlight. The top yoke is changed too, as are the levers and the rearsets, and the injection is remapped. Bar end mirrors, an LED tail light and indicators hidden in the handlebars give a clean look.
Restrained paintwork and graphics designed to show off hints of carbon fibre result in a bike that looks remarkably subtle considering the extent of its modification.
The firm is also offering custom options including different colours and designs, custom leather seats, spoked or aluminium wheels and different exhaust systems.
Deliveries are planned to start in April, with a basic price of $39,500 in America (equivalent to €35,340 or £27,535). A maximum of 40 will be made to ensure exclusivity. Check out www.purebreedcycles.com for more pictures and details.
