For many decades BMW GS motorcycles have dominated on the market of adventure bikes. Bavarian manufacturer has taken a strong position in this segment.Five years ago,the Berlin production line rolled off the 500,000th GS – we aren’t too far from the million mark. There are not too many GS customs, though. The bikes are often associated with functionality and practicality than beauty and aesthetics. This project belongs to Gregor Halenda from Portland, Oregon.

“Aside from the custom tanks, the overall bike condition was horrible,” says Gregor.“The bike burned almost a liter of oil every 100 miles. It was down on power, and it wouldn’t run in the mornings. I don’t know why the engine was in such bad shape. Maybe the previous owner didn’t take care of it.”

Specifications:

• donor: BMW R100GS
• custom fuel tanks (Gregor decided to leave them)
• BMW R100RS engine (Gregor dumped the factory engine and installed a solid motor, completed by Baisley Hi-Performance workshop)
• modified exhaust
• 48mm WP upside-down forks from a KTM 690R, KTM 450 SX triples, a custom steering stem, a modified R1100 GSswingarm, a custom shock mount
• Brembo brakes
• driveshaft: a hybrid of parts from the R1100GS and R100GS, the final drive from an R850R (37/11 gearing, the lowest possible)
• Woody’s Wheel Works rims: 21×1.6 and 18×2.15
• weight: 182 kg
• ProTaper CR High handlebar, Renthal grips
• Pro Moto Billet Fastway pegs

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