The awesome SR400 vintage racer "Sunmaster 14" designed by our good friend and reader Markus Pintzinger, the Italian soul of Omega Racer in Bangkok...
La bella SR400 vintage racer "Sunmaster 14" progettata dal nostro amico e lettore Markus Pintzinger, il deus ex machina italiano che ha fondato e dirige la Omega Racer di Bangkok...
“People are quick to label everything out of the ordinary as café racers these days, but my bike is definitely not one. My inspiration comes from the racing bikes of the 60’s and 70’s, where every part had the specific objective to make the bike go faster. My goal was to create a bike with simple, timeless lines and with an eye for the essential”… And you made it Markus!
"Ormai, si fa presto a etichettare tutto ciò che è fuori dal comune come cafe racer. Ma la mia moto non ne è sicuramente una. La mia ispirazione arriva dalle moto da corsa degli anni '60 e '70, in cui ogni parte aveva l'obiettivo specifico di rendere la moto più veloce. Il mio obiettivo era quello di creare una moto dalle linee semplici e senza tempo, enfatizzandone essenzialità"... E, Markus, ci sei sicuramente riuscito!
Main specs: One-off custom made aluminium bodywork, fairing, fuel tank and seat cowl. The Sport's leather seat. Tank strap, plexiglass fender under the seat and tank badge handmade by Markus. Powder coated frame by Cog’n’Roll. Overhauled engine. Keihin FCR39 carburetor. Megaphone muffler. Oil cooler and bigger size cooling fins suitable for tropical weather. Tuning by Nose at Paknam 2 Wheels. Akront rims, Ohlins rear shocks and WP progressive springs at the front. Over rear sets and lightweight aluminium swingarm.
Photos by FAT pictures
Sick looking bike, love the frame.
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