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BMW Motorrad is known for being a forward-thinking company that, above all, has moved away from the traditional design procedure and considered some of the most remarkable paint concepts. One such motorcycle is the “Achilles”, a complete sprint bike that was designed and built to form the identity of the BMW sports logo in the Sultans of Sprint competition. Interestingly, the occasion’s regulations stipulate that motorcycles are judged not only by their performance, but also by the creativity and madness of the contenders.
Needless to say, BMW knocked it out of the park with this one! The project bike’s based on the R 1250 RS, which is essentially a sports tourer. In stock form, it’s capable of belting out 136PS and 143Nm of peak torque and also features BMW’s new ‘ShiftCam’ technology. Essentially, BMW’s ShiftCam system combines both variable-valve timing and differential valve lift to offer better bottom grunt and top end performance without compromising on fuel-efficiency.
The specifications were simple, build an ultra-fast motorcycle and also fast even at a standstill. However, Philipp Ludwig (engineer) and Krzysztof Szews (designer) added their own touch. A safe criterion has been established: a weight distribution, a sharp fairing and, interestingly, a large bagger-style front wheel.
In the design then! The initial plan concerned the use of basalt fibers to make the framework, however this would have been too costly. As a result, the duo resorted to three-dimensional printing. The monohation frame that was designed over the duration of the motorcycle was published in segments and then reconstituted with reinforced carbon fiber in critical areas. The motorcycle was designed with all its visual weight at the front, while the rear segment was shortened to create the ghost of an elongated oscillating arm.
A pair of footpegs were specially fabricated to extended towards the rear in order to put more weight on the rear wheels. In theory, the added weight at the rear should offer better traction off the line. That’s not all, a new fuel tank was designed from scratch along with a race styled quick release fuel-cap and a new tail section were fabricated too. Of which, the latter was designed to incorporate a NOS (Nitrous Oxide) bottle and engine management system.
The bike also has two K&N air filters placed on either side of the fairing for maximum air intake and dual custom free-flowing exhausts built by Hattech.
Wilbers Suspension was in charge of supplying the suspension units for the Achilles, both of which are fully adjustable. The suspension has been lowered to offer better traction and prevent the front wheel from lifting due to the surge of torque. Moreover, the CNC-machined triple clamp was designed to be 50mm offset, so as to achieve a longer wheelbase and ideal weight distribution. 19-inch front and 17-inch rear spoked wheels were exclusively designed for the custom R 1250 RS and wrapped in Shinko rubber. The finishing touches included some neat BMW-machined accessories like engine valve covers and brake fluid reservoirs.
Although we don’t have official figures for cycling, we’re sure to see phenomenal numbers in your quarter-mile run, if you ever intend to use it. Yes, it’s not yet shown if we’ll see this rogue in action, but we hope the Bavarian logo will give us at least a glimpse of his capabilities.
Source: zigwheels.com
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