Works on Bikes: EX BMW

Take a 1991 BMW K100, put in a whole load of creativity and 99 hours of effort and you get this: the Works on Bikes EX BMW.

Called the EX BMW because the two guys and girl behind this custom from Milan only kept the engine and part of the original frame. It uses wood, steel, laser machining, CNC and probably the odd bash with a hammer. Wood and motorcycles don't usually mix. Just ask Bimota.

I admire the simple-looking design, I love the use of wood on the tank and for the seat. The air filters sticking out the side are something different and the minimal lighting does the job without taking your eyes of the other great details like the chunky tyres which look set for some urban scrambling.

By Ben Cope