Oklahoma and London are thousands of miles apart, but fate brought two men, at the top of their respective careers, to cross paths in Los Angeles, sharing their passion for motorcycles. One is Brad Pittthe famous American actor and producer who, when he’s not filming blockbusters, enjoys riding unique, custom-made motorcycles.
The other is Robert Sabela Briton who left behind a Porsche restoration business to become a motorcycle builder in his workshop Roughchild.
Robertin 2014 founded Roughchild Motowhere he is dedicated to building some of the best motorcycles Airhead in the world. In fact, celebrities like Ryan Reynolds They are also part of his clientele, attracted by his ability to create motorcycles BMW unique. The Mr. Reynolds He talks about his motorcycle like this.I had an amazing night ride, this bike is a miracle«.
What is Brad Pitt’s BMW like?
The R80 Airhead of Brad Pittone of his favorite machines, was based on a BMW R80 from 1985. But during the transformation process a more powerful engine was installed, a R100RS of the latest generation, which was completely rebuilt with new components. Such as two bearings, restored cylinder heads, a pair of pistons and 1,000 cc cylinders and, finally, it has been updated with a new system Silent Hectik 12 volts.
The front end of the BMW It also received a major update, including inverted forks. Ohlins high-end, along with brakes Brembo GP4. To ensure optimal driving, they have equipped tyres Metzeler Semi Slick Race Tec Street. Obviously, this customization is intended for the sunny streets of Southern California, where the actor lives and where rain is rarely a problem.
As part of the renovations, the original fuel tank has been replaced with a new one. R100RS from 1988, keeping its factory paint. To do this, the old coating was removed before applying a new one, achieving a finish that fits perfectly with the aesthetics of the bike. In addition, the old floating seat has been upholstered in denim blue alcantara, incorporating a gel insert for greater comfort when driving. The rear of Brad Pitt he deserves it.
The engine is powered by a carburettor system. SmartCarb 38mm Obsidian Black stems, connected to an internal throttle mechanism mounted on a hand-crafted handlebar. This handlebar is unique in that the throttle rides smoothly on a bearing, replacing the original greased sleeve design.
In addition, an air box was added to protect the engine from moisture, since the bike is parked outdoors, although under a roof, in the main residence of the Mr.Pitt. This has led to the installation of a perforated shell-type air box, similar to that used in the R90S from the 70’s, along with a new starter cover, intake manifolds and headers.
By the way, Brad Pitt He is known for being a passionate collector of custom motorcycles, he owns other gems, such as a CB750 of Shinya Kimura and one Zero Engineering Type 9.
But what do you think? Brad Pitt from his motorcycle?She is incredibly charming, without a doubt, she is now my new favorite«.
