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The Retro Rebuilds workshop in Rockford, Michigan transformed a 1987 BMW K100LT motorcycle into a stylish cafe racer. The bike underwent various modifications to achieve its new aesthetic.
![DSCF0202-97353-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0202-97353-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93682-d5faa7c80160e9eb4b3f45bee39fd159.jpg)
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The cafe racer features a 5.8-gallon fuel tank painted in blue, contrasting with the black-painted tubular space frame and custom subframe. The seat is a custom black solo saddle with a sport hump and a seating surface made of quilted suede-like material.
![DSCF0218-97505-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0218-97505-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93684-594d85dfedb87400d3592dbb2180b161.jpg)
![DSCF0218-97505-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0218-97505-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93685-594d85dfedb87400d3592dbb2180b161.jpg)
The lighting setup includes a projector headlight secured by Speed Moto brackets, a frame-mounted strip taillight, and turn signals integrated with the taillight at the rear. The front turn signals are mounted to the fork.
![DSCF0197-97326-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0197-97326-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93686-c135490124c21778fc2e25930451c04c.jpg)
![DSCF0197-97326-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0197-97326-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93687-c135490124c21778fc2e25930451c04c.jpg)
To enhance the performance and handling, the front end of a Suzuki GSX-R was fitted to the motorcycle using a Cognito Moto steering stem conversion kit. This includes an inverted adjustable fork with gold sliders, dual Tokico disc brakes, and a black-finished three-spoke alloy wheel.
![DSCF0193-97311-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0193-97311-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93688-4d17a870023c4a1407871a01962dc444.jpg)
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The rear retains the stock 17″ Y-spoke alloy wheel finished in black and a single disc brake with a gold-finished Brembo caliper. Both the front and rear wheels are equipped with Shinko 705 Trail Master dual-sport tires manufactured in 2019. The rear suspension is provided by a black adjustable monoshock mounted to a single-sided swingarm, which also serves as the driveshaft enclosure.
![DSCF0215-97440-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0215-97440-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93690-a91fbdc742661c81a5aae61bd0b750d8.jpg)
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The handlebars are black clip-ons fitted with gunmetal gel grips and dual mirrors. They are mounted beneath a Suzuki GSX-R top triple clamp, which secures the Cognito Moto mounting bracket for a 120-mph SpeedHut GPS speedometer with an inset 12k-rpm tachometer.
![DSCF0209-97463-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0209-97463-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93692-9a0d792ed6f2bec6e9058ef54d799f37.jpg)
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Powering the bike is a liquid-cooled 987cc horizontal inline-four engine. The engine is mounted longitudinally and features double overhead camshafts, an aluminum block, Bosch LE-Jetronic engine management, an electric starter, and a four-into-one stainless-steel exhaust system with a custom muffler. The factory-rated output of the engine is 89 horsepower and 63 lb-ft of torque.
![DSCF0199-97340-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0199-97340-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93694-7e1d33f9e6bfb575360f3b3417e5f774.jpg)
![DSCF0204-97377-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0204-97377-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93696-ff583a1350e0808d9878f9e4efcfcf16.jpg)
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![DSCF0202-97353-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0202-97353-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93682-d5faa7c80160e9eb4b3f45bee39fd159.jpg)
![DSCF0202-97353-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0202-97353-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93683-d5faa7c80160e9eb4b3f45bee39fd159.jpg)
The cafe racer features a 5.8-gallon fuel tank painted in blue, contrasting with the black-painted tubular space frame and custom subframe. The seat is a custom black solo saddle with a sport hump and a seating surface made of quilted suede-like material.
![DSCF0218-97505-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0218-97505-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93684-594d85dfedb87400d3592dbb2180b161.jpg)
![DSCF0218-97505-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0218-97505-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93685-594d85dfedb87400d3592dbb2180b161.jpg)
The lighting setup includes a projector headlight secured by Speed Moto brackets, a frame-mounted strip taillight, and turn signals integrated with the taillight at the rear. The front turn signals are mounted to the fork.
![DSCF0197-97326-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0197-97326-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93686-c135490124c21778fc2e25930451c04c.jpg)
![DSCF0197-97326-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0197-97326-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93687-c135490124c21778fc2e25930451c04c.jpg)
To enhance the performance and handling, the front end of a Suzuki GSX-R was fitted to the motorcycle using a Cognito Moto steering stem conversion kit. This includes an inverted adjustable fork with gold sliders, dual Tokico disc brakes, and a black-finished three-spoke alloy wheel.
![DSCF0193-97311-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0193-97311-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93688-4d17a870023c4a1407871a01962dc444.jpg)
![DSCF0193-97311-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0193-97311-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93689-4d17a870023c4a1407871a01962dc444.jpg)
The rear retains the stock 17″ Y-spoke alloy wheel finished in black and a single disc brake with a gold-finished Brembo caliper. Both the front and rear wheels are equipped with Shinko 705 Trail Master dual-sport tires manufactured in 2019. The rear suspension is provided by a black adjustable monoshock mounted to a single-sided swingarm, which also serves as the driveshaft enclosure.
![DSCF0215-97440-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0215-97440-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93690-a91fbdc742661c81a5aae61bd0b750d8.jpg)
![DSCF0215-97440-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0215-97440-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93691-a91fbdc742661c81a5aae61bd0b750d8.jpg)
The handlebars are black clip-ons fitted with gunmetal gel grips and dual mirrors. They are mounted beneath a Suzuki GSX-R top triple clamp, which secures the Cognito Moto mounting bracket for a 120-mph SpeedHut GPS speedometer with an inset 12k-rpm tachometer.
![DSCF0209-97463-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0209-97463-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93692-9a0d792ed6f2bec6e9058ef54d799f37.jpg)
![DSCF0209-97463-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0209-97463-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93693-9a0d792ed6f2bec6e9058ef54d799f37.jpg)
Powering the bike is a liquid-cooled 987cc horizontal inline-four engine. The engine is mounted longitudinally and features double overhead camshafts, an aluminum block, Bosch LE-Jetronic engine management, an electric starter, and a four-into-one stainless-steel exhaust system with a custom muffler. The factory-rated output of the engine is 89 horsepower and 63 lb-ft of torque.
![DSCF0199-97340-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0199-97340-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93694-7e1d33f9e6bfb575360f3b3417e5f774.jpg)
![DSCF0199-97340-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0199-97340-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93695-7e1d33f9e6bfb575360f3b3417e5f774.jpg)
![DSCF0204-97377-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0204-97377-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93696-ff583a1350e0808d9878f9e4efcfcf16.jpg)
![DSCF0204-97377-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0204-97377-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93697-ff583a1350e0808d9878f9e4efcfcf16.jpg)
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![DSCF0208-97451-scaled-1.jpg DSCF0208-97451-scaled-1.jpg](https://www.nc700-forum.com/data/attachments/93/93699-1ca629774f3b8d364673b6a2fe95b769.jpg)
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Source: Bring A Trailer
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