Today we bring a chopper from another level: the Stauffenberg. A creation of MB Cycles that combines a CFL box of West Coast Choppers with a powerful V-Twin engine S&S Cycle. In short, a masterpiece. There’s nothing like a well-made chopper.
With that elongated silhouette, low driving position, thanks to extended forks with personalized angles, rigid chassis, high handlebars, unique decorations… Without a doubt, it evokes a certain poetry and rebellion on two wheels. That is undoubtedly.
And in a world full of custom choppers, it’s easy to make mistakes. Worse still, it is common to build a motorcycle that goes unnoticed, without character, without details that you fall in love with, without that essence that defines it. In the end, without a soul.
But every once in a while, someone comes along who manages to capture everything that makes a chopper special. This is the case of Martin Beckerthe German genius behind MB Cycles. That is, the creator of our protagonist: The Stauffenberg.
This is the Stauffenberg from MB Cycles
This two-wheeled gem is based on a CFL frame of West Coast Choppers from 2011, to which an engine has been integrated S&S Cycles 2023 111 cubic inch (1,818 cc). This energetic mechanics is accompanied by a system Accelcoils and ignition H.Hand a transmission Baker six speed. As we are seeing, the Mr. Becker has not spared the slightest in taking the best of the best. Everything, 100% quality.
One thing is clear, this German master of custom motorcycles is well known in the “world” for its high-performance choppers with V-Twin engines, combining parts from diverse origins with millimeter precision. His ability to balance the classic and the contemporary is his hallmark. «With few exceptions, we focus on American V-Twins. Of course, we are not a repair shop or a dealership, and we do not like to pigeonhole our motorcycles into categories.«. I declare Martin Becker.
The CFL chassis, designed by Jesse James for West Coast Choppers in the 90s, it is a true collector’s item and black paw. In fact, it became a standard thanks to its TIG-welded rigidity and aggressive front camber. By the way, this design is a constant in the creations of MB Cycleswhere Becker It usually works with up to 4 CFL racks at a time.
The Stauffenberg includes a seatpost Pro-Onea support Arlen Ness and a steering damper Hyperpro. The front part is equipped with suspensions harley Customized Dyna Super Glide Sport, while in the rest of the chassis we find handcrafted parts: rear fender, fuel tank, custom seat, oil tank West Coast Choppers…
The engine breathes through a filter K&N modified, originally designed for the Milwaukee-Eight Harley-Davidsonwhich feeds a carburetor H.H Cycle Super E. The exhaust, a tight-coil two-into-one design, was made by an Indonesian craftsman specifically for this bike. And no, it does not burn the pilot’s leg, according to what he claims Becker.
The wheels Lyndall Design 21 and 18 inch V-Starr are wrapped in tires Avon Cobra Chrome while tongs Brembo four-piston and petal discs Lyndall Brakes They guarantee exceptional braking. Details like hydraulic controls Beringera speedometer motogadget minimalism and an LED lighting system complete this work of art on two wheels. Even the custom-designed front axle features carbon fiber cooling ducts for an extra touch of performance, style and quality.
The black and chrome finish is complemented by gold details and fine lines. Be careful, as we have been able to know, the Stauffenberg It is located in Beverly Hills, resting in the garage of a lucky owner.
