Blitz BMW R60/2

Blitz BMW R60/2

In the car world you often see “murdered out” vehicles painted completely black for a sleek and sinister look. You occasionally see it in the motorcycling world—Steve Jones’ Ducati being an example—but I don’t think I’ve ever seen a fifty-year-old classic motorcycle given the “murder” look. This traffic-stopping machine called “Great Escape“ is a 1963 BMW R60/2 customized by Blitz Motorcycles of France. Hugo Léo and Fred have restored this 594 cc (36 ci) shaft-driven Boxer twin powdercoated the frame fork and handlebar in matt black and then used high-temperature black for the engine. The R60/2 was completely rewired stripped of its fenders and fitted with 18” Mitas Enduro tires. It’s a look that seems to suit the bike especially with that oddball swing-arm suspension at the front as well as the back. Ein schönes Motorrad ja? [Blitz are building quite a portfolio of rough-hewn customs—there are Kawasaki Triumph and Yamaha creations on the Blitz website. Photos: Fabrice Berry.]

Source: Bike Exif