RMC Brdtrckr by Ruben Mellaerts : One of the most spectacular custom-built motorcycles of the year was the one-off concept bike named RMC Brdtrckr ( short for Boardtracker ), which saw many open-jaw looks at BIGTWIN EXPO and CUSTOMBIKE 2023 . The futuristic design with a fully adapted BMW R65 motor and gearbox case was entered by Belgian customizer Ruben Mellaerts , who substituted the BMW cylinders with two QS138 electric motors of 6 kW nominal and 13.5 kW peak powers ( 8.16 hp 18,36 hp ), which does explain the rather small dimensioned chain . The build features a Sony Murata battery pack ( 180 cells ) and completely scratch-built frame , along with partially hubless wheels - making for a stunning one-off custom bike which certainly asks for a full feature and explanation ! www . instagram . com / rubenmellaerts
" Kozmic Trip " 1971 Sportster Ironhead Chopper by Destiny Cycles : Lynn and Vic Jefford , aka " Destiny Cycles ", have been long-time performers in the European show scene , most recently with a unique rigid Sportster with many handcrafted parts , including a girder type chopper front fork handcrafted from Ford Model T (!!) suspension link arms . To achieve the distinctive Chopper look , the stock Sportster frame was cut behind the engine and a modern rigid subframe was welded in . The upgraded 1200 cc Sportster engine certainly is ready for some " hot " action . 1971 Sportsters only boasted 55 cu in or 883 cc , let alone feeding each head by its own 30 mm Mikuni . The twin manifold is a Jerry Branch design , and Vic created his own CNC-machined head covers , but does not give away the cam lift and compression of his 1200 cc power block . The outstanding detailing of all handcrafted components is continued in the airbrush artwork by Dave Dickinson of DDK . Themes and song lines from Janis Joplin songs are
all over the bike , as tank , fender and the forward mounted oil tank feature the detailed artwork inspired by the " Me and Bobby McGee " video clip … a Chopper that will take you " from the Kentucky coal mine to the California sun " ... www . destinycycles . co . uk
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