Now, Steve McQueen’s most famous motorcycle has been recreated by the Rickman Brothers, legendary themselves within the moto fraternity. Just 300 examples of the Desert Racer will be built, by hand, and retailing for £13,000 (US$18,000) a pop. The gearbox and engine are period Triumph TR6, with a single Amal carb, set in a Mk III Métisse frame. Forks are 35mm Cerianis with over seven inches of travel: BSA yokes position the handlebar behind the steering stem for better control. Wheel rims and exhausts are chromed, and the rear shocks are authentic Girling reproductions. Delicious, despite what some might say.(Courtesy of {stolen from} www.bikeexif.com)
I'd love to have this bike, though the chrome does seem a bit much. I guess once you mudded it up a bit it would look respectable.
I want one. My old Husqvarna 360 was the tits but this thing looks like too much fun to me.
ReplyDeleteIt's customized to not only LOOK like that bike, but to be able to recreate the famous jump.
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