Do you have an old GSX-R 1000 that looks a little tired? Let Bakker Frames put the engine into one of these Bakker Grizzly All-Round frame kits and you'll have an adventure touring machine that will make short work of most of the factory offerings.
Nico Bakker has put together an impressive kit that's about 420 pounds ready to ride, including cases! Top speed is 160 mph. You get a Bakker chrome moly frame, Akrapovic exhaust, Marzocchi 50mm fork, Ducati wheels, hand made aluminum tank and fairing and the whole package looks really slick!
Nico Bakker's design goals were:
1. As light and compact as possible constructed motorcycle, to ensure optimal handling.
2. Sturdy enough to withstand a small crash.
3. Sportive characteristics with accompanying power to handle on / off-road conditions.
4. A wide power and torque curve.
5. Comfortable driving position for two persons.
6. Sufficient possibilities to store luggage for two persons, during long to extreme long trips.
7. All parts used need to be solid, reliable and well available in the market.
8. Safe and supply sufficient protection for both driver and passenger against the elements.
There's no mention of specific price. If the price isn't over the top, this is one very nice option for the long range adventure rider. Looks like fun!
More photos below:
Link: Bakker Frames
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I see two problems that could easily be addressed…
1- Needs a larger diameter front wheel … it’s going on the racetrack and my experience tells me touring is a lot more fun on a bike that can handle gravel and dirt roads ….. make the front wheel at least 19inches.
2- Needs an attachment for a larger fairing …. I’ve toured plenty on standard bikes and been soaked and really as in freezing cold….. fairings make a HUGE difference.
Other than that …. a great concept and design!
Thanks again Paul … good find!
The design goals that led to this bike are very interesting and laudable. Now, past the discutable look of the beast, is it much different than a Ducati DS, a Buell Ulysse, a Honda Varadero (aaargh, not sold in the US), a BMW 1200GS and other touring/”adventure” bike based on a sportbike large powerplant ? The concept has already been succesfully explored by the big manufacturers, the difference can come from the price, maybe ?
Now, I like the concept of building a frame/suspensions that allow to divert a bike from it’s original intent … Good job Nico !
It’s pretty cool, about as cool as a BMW GS. With that in mind, seeing that the GS is intended as a 99% on-road bike, the 17″ wheel makes sense for broad tire selection. I don’t think you’d want something this heavy in dirt, sand, or gravel. If so, what was so bad with the stock frame? Just pull off the broken fairing and add some wide bars.
Along similar lines I’ve seen mention of people using common road bikes for off-road conversion that actually make sense: an EX500, possibly with a KLR or KLX front end;
http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171094&highlight=EX500
others have done SV650′s – because the WeeStrom is so ugly.
Otherwise I’d just buy an old Concours or R100 for the 99% on-road and an DRZ or XR with the savings.
-todd
Very Slick, nicely done.
Wow great rebuild. love the bash guards. Not quite sure what i think of the box panniers.
Hmmm… I’m not convinced with the looks.
Not sure about it being a good adventure touring package. However it would be a home run if considered as an ultimate commuter/courier. Have you taken a look at the potholes in what passes for roads out there. I know that in the Puget Sound, greater Seattle area something like this would work really well.
Amendment to my comment on top:
Thats “NOT” going on the racetrack!! sorry…….