This bike was built for Brad Pitt in 2022 and has covered 2000 miles since completion. In 2024 it came back to us for revisions including the patina gas tank, blue Alcantara upholstery and a carburetor upgrade. The world’s most famous man needs no introduction, devastatingly handsome and charming this movie star now has the motorcycle with characteristics to match.

The donor bike was a 1985 BMW R80. As part of the build, the engine was swapped out in favor of a late model R100RS, undergoing a crank out rebuild with new bearings throughout, refreshed cylinder heads and a new pair of 1000cc pistons and cylinders. The front end has been upgraded with 21st century parts, including top of the line Öhlins upside down forks, Brembo GP4 calipers and rotors. To further aid handling and comfort, we’ve opted for a set of Metzeler’s Semi Slick Race Tec Street tires. This bike lives on the streets of Southern California and won’t see rain.

As part of the refresh, we’ve swapped on an original paint 1988 R100RS gas tank. The tank underwent a dipping process to strip the factory liner before having the new liner installed, the end result is as presented and was decided essential to this motorcycle. To compliment the tank we’ve reupholstered the solo seat in a Denim Blue Alcantara, also replacing the foam with a gel insert for a more comfortable ride.

Fueling is provided by a set of 38mm SmartCarbs finishing in Obsidian Black, which are actuated by an internal throttle mechanism housed in a set of handmade handlebars, particularly special as the throttle now rides on a bearing instead of the original greased sleeve design.

Along with the carburetor upgrade came an airbox. The bike lives with the client at his primary residence in the car port, which means it’s outside and sees a lot of condensation. In order to preserve the engine we had to lose the velocity stacks and run the 70’s R90S drilled clamshell airbox. This modification required a new starter cover, intake spigots and manifolds.