ER Kit by Dab Design
The ER Kit by Dab Design is a bolt-on cafe racer kit that transforms a 2014 or newer BMW R nineT into an Enhanced Racer using only basic hand tools. Created by Simon Dabadie at his Biarritz custom shop in Southwestern France, the kit was engineered entirely in 3D from a precise scan of the bike, so it changes the look of the R nineT dramatically without touching the factory chassis, reliability, or safety.
What is the ER Kit by Dab Design?
Motorcycle customization is as old as motorcycles themselves, and the craft has not evolved much. Despite newer tools, advanced technologies, and enhanced production methods, customizing has remained a garage job that needs cutting, welding, rewiring, and a heap of time-consuming activities. Dab Design asked what a better way might look like. The shop created a bolt-on kit for 2014 or newer BMW R nineT motorcycles. Using the latest 3D scanning technology, Simon Dabadie gathered precise data and dimensions of the bike, which were then used to virtualize the motorcycle. Designed and simulated in a 3D environment, the Enhanced Racer kit is a viable choice for people looking to customize their motorcycle without the fuss. As BikeBound explains, Dabadie brings a background in 3D printing and software, having worked with names like Roland Sands Design and Deus Ex Machina.
What parts are in the ER kit?
The ER kit is comprised of many different parts. The front fairing is one of the most unique pieces, featuring a completely revamped front end for the R nineT. A dual-position lenticular headlight is coupled with a LED bar used as a running light. The front fenders are redesigned to keep dirt off the bike and also cover the fork. A new rear shell coupled with side guards reshapes the entirety of the R nineT's seat, and it is removable so you can re-mount the passenger seat when riding two-up. A pair of radiator guards adds extra protection, and two CNC-machined aluminum Dab Design emblems fit on the sides for extra flair. Following the signature asymmetry of BMW Motorrad, the headlights are a perfect homage to the bike's origins. According to RideApart, the whole kit installs without modifying the factory chassis.
How can you get the ER kit?
The ER kit has been tested, validated, and proven ready for production. As anyone familiar with manufacturing knows, it takes capital to get a project like this started. A world-renowned house for building custom motorcycles of many types, Dab Design decided to create its first custom motorcycle kit, and the first early birds were offered a major discount through the brand's Indiegogo campaign for the ER Kit.
Where to find BMW R nineT customs and Dab builds
If the ER Kit by Dab Design speaks to your inner builder, TheArsenale curates an outstanding lineup of custom motorcycles. Explore the full motorcycles collection and the Dab Motors collection, then admire R nineT customs such as L'Echappee Belle BMW R nineT, the BMW RnineT Valvoline by Workhorse Speedshop, and the electric Dab 1-Alpha TheArsenale Edition.
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