Taiwan based motorcycle customisation brand,
DKdesign has created a unique BMW G310 R that has undergone a complete
makeover. Christened Project G310 Rogue, the motorcycle draws inspiration from
yesteryear BMW Motorrad products. The folks at DKdesign have used the
"R" in G310 R as "Rogue".
The vintage-styled variant of
BMW’s (Made-In-India) single-cylinder offering clubs the retro styling with
modern equipment. The Project G310 Rogue uses the round tank shape from the
R100 and the R50 inspired rubber seat cushion, on a street fighter style
motorcycle.
For starters, DKdesign has removed all the stock
body panels and replaced them with custom-built units. Upfront is a full-LED
spherical headlight. The headlight is surrounded by a body-coloured mask, which
further adds to the retro styling of the Project G310 Rogue. Behind the
headlight is the stock, full-digital instrument console that continues to
display all the ride related information. What is new, however, is the clip-on
style handlebar that has been designed by DKdesign, aimed at providing more
aggressive and committed ergonomics than the stock motorcycle.
The custom-made fuel tank, as aforementioned, draws
inspiration from the BMW R100. It features the BMW logo on the sides and G310
Rogue graphics on the top. The stock Aircraft-Style Flush-Mount fuel filler cap
has been retained.
DKdesign has removed the bolt-on rear frame and
created a rider only saddle that gives the motorcycle a compact look. The tail
light has been placed right below the rider seat. The cover for the front
sprocket has been removed, revealing the mechanical parts. Aftermarket performance
parts on the motorcycle include Spark sourced exhaust, and an H2 Plus rear
monoshock. Closer inspection reveals that the exhaust pipe gets a heat wrap to
further enhance the retro-classic look. Lastly, an underbelly protector with
DSdesign logo completes the custom bodywork.
The list of parts that have been retained on the
motorcycle includes the tubular trellis frame, front forks, and the original
wheel design. The wheels, however, are wrapped in Michelin sourced Power RS
Tires. DKdesign has done a commendable job with the motorcycle, and the
final product comes across as definitely attention worthy.