Four of Japan\u2019s most talented bike designers\/builders were each tasked with creating his own custom R nineT. Japan\u2019s history of craftsmanship and innovation is on display in each of these builds, and leaves no doubt as to why this project was bestowed upon four men from this one nation<\/p>\n
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THE CLUBMAN RACER
\nBUILDER: Shiro Nakajima
\nCOMPANY: 46 Works
\nNakajima envisioned a motorcycle at home on both the road and track. His previous projects have followed this same design ethos, putting an emphasis on performance and being lightweight. This stripped-down motorcycle takes \u201ccaf\u00e9 racer\u201d a step closer to \u201cracer,\u201d and in the words of its designer: \u201cNothing was compromised.\u201d<\/p>\n
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THE BOXER
\nBUILDER: Hideya Togashi
\nCOMPANY: Hide Motorcycle
\nThe classic racer appearance of the Boxer reminds me of James Bond donning a tuxedo prior to an evening of intrigue. \u201cI did everything I could, until there was no more to do,\u201d says Togashi. And I can\u2019t imagine there\u2019s anything that would make his creation more desirable. If BMW and the Bond franchise are looking for 007\u2019s next mount, this would be my vote.<\/p>\n
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THE CYCLONE
\nBUILDER: Go Takamine
\nCOMPANY: Brat Style
\nThis could be the biggest departure from the stock bike, yet at the same time it looks the most minimalistic. A completely new front end and narrow dirt tracker-inspired tank, seat and wheels do wonders to reduce the girth of the stock bike. The wide bars and cylinders balance each other out perfectly, and that paint looks just right.<\/p>\n
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THE HIGHWAY FIGHTER
\nBUILDER: Kaichiroh Kurosu
\nCOMPANY:
\nCherry\u2019s Company
\nInspiration for this bike came from motorcycling\u2019s past and the near future. It\u2019s difficult to classify the design as any one style, and that\u2019s a great accomplishment. \u201cThis time, I made it for myself,\u201d says Kurosu. And judging by the reactions in the industry thus far, he may need to build a few more.<\/p>\n
BMW HEAD OF VEHICLE DESIGN, OLA STENEG\u00c4RD
\n\u201cI was absolutely bowled over. I had high expectations \u2013 after all, these are four of the best customizers in the world, and in the end I went down on my knees. What they have succeeded in creating here is just astounding.\u201d<\/p>\n