This bike has been
burning a hole in my to-do list for far too long, partially because I first saw
it late last year, but also because of how radial the design is…especially when
you consider that it started life as a subdued BMW R nineT roadster.
The work of
Austrian designer Blechmann, the bike is called Giggerl and well…it is hard to
say which genre of style it fits into exactly. Blechmann has obvious modern
cues and ideas for how a motorcycle should look, but Giggerl also has lines
from the past, due in part to its air-cooled R nineT roots.
The front-heavy
fairing and minimalist tail reminds us of other dustbin fairing designs, and
the wire-spoked wheels help complete that feeling. The large intake and sporty lines tell a
different story though, and then there is the swooping fairing that rises over
the handlebars and holds the mirrors for the rider to see.
While the cylinder
heads of the BMW boxer engine can often look out of place (take the latest
cruiser creation from the German brand), Blechmann has found a way to make them
look modern and unique – like they belong in the modern world, and aren’t just
some throwback to BMW Motorrad’s history.
