Views: 99 Author: Site Editor Publish Time: 2022-09-06 Origin: Site
Custom motorbikes offer riders the opportunity to own stylish, unique and personalised machines that stand out from the mass-produced models. Traditionally, owning a custom bike has meant taking one of two routes: either commissioning a custom motorbike shop; or doing it yourself. While the former option is easier, it is still time-consuming and often expensive. The latter option allows for more creativity and personalisation, although the reality is that most people do not have the necessary skills and training to operate a MIG/TIG welder, English wheel, shaving hammer or CNC machine. This is where bolt-on motorbike kits enter the fray.
Bolt-on kits allow riders to enjoy the benefits of a custom motorbike without all the hassle and expense usually associated with owning a one-off two-wheeler. In addition, these kits allow custom motorbike enthusiasts to ride machines designed and built by reputable high-end customs agencies without the huge costs that would normally be required. While bolt-on kits do limit some of the freedom of commissioning a custom, the wide range of bolt-on kits means that you are almost guaranteed to find a kit that matches your personal style and taste. So with that in mind, let's delve into 15 of the best bolt-on motorbike kits currently on the market.
As the name suggests, bolt-on kits are fitted to your motorbike using stock motorbike mounting points (for subframes, bodywork, etc.). Like normal upgraded aftermarket parts, bolt-on kits do not require any modifications to be installed, but like normal aftermarket components, bolt-on kits are available in specific models. More importantly, these kits do not require any modifications to the chassis, which means that no machining is required. This also means that these kits are reversible and can be removed in order to return the motorbike to its original specification.
Out of the box, Royal Enfield's GT 650 is an attractive, café-inspired modern retro bike. However, that didn't stop India's Autologue from taking the cafe vibe of the parallel twin a step further with its bolt-on Reck 2 kit. The kit, which stands for 'Royal Enfield Cafe Racer', includes a front quarter fairing and a new, longer tail fairing that can be removed on the fly for a two-person ride. Despite only having two pieces, the Reck 2 is surprisingly well modified. Best of all; it's incredibly affordable. autologue also plans to start selling a matching side plate for the Reck 2 kit.
