Another mystery bike....

[Sir Limpsalot]

Or, to be more exact, another mystery frame. You'll get no points for identifying the engine. Sorry.

http://img151.imagevenue.com/loc49/th_03929_Kangaroo_01.jpg (http://img151.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc49&image=03929_Kangaroo_01.jpg)

I really had the hots for one of these when they first came out. Looks rather dated now, although still desireable in my book.
Si

[vintagemxr]

I'm thinking "Cagiva Elephant" on the frame. The engine appears to be some antique German engine copied from an early British Douglas and turned around sideways. :icon_wink:

[Dallara]

Nico Bakker BMW Kangaroo

http://www.rockerboxer.com/i//bakker1.jpg

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Bakker%20Kangaroo%20%201.jpg

And you can still buy the frame if you have an Airhead. Check it out at:

http://www.bakker-framebouw.nl/Dutch/Products/Motorbikes.html

Bakker also makes a PHAT (Pretty Hot And Tasty) set-up for Oilhead GS's...

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Bakker%20BMW%20GS1150%20%20%201.jpg

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Bakker%20BMW%20GS1150.jpg

http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/Gallery/Bakker%20BMW%20GS1150%20%20%202.jpg

More info at:

http://www.bertduursma.nl/pages/sub_gs1150BDM/R%201150%20GS%20bdm%20flyer%20English.pdf

Cheers!

Allan (Dallara - NAABSCD)

[mnnden]

Chongqing Astronautic Bashan Motorcycle MFG. China
Den

[Sir Limpsalot]

Allan, should have known that would be too easy for you...

For those not so well versed in various frame designers art I would add that Dutchman Nico Bakker is probably the most successful frame maker that you never heard of.
He was a pioneer of the twin spa frame, with GP wins (and I believe a world championship) to his credit.
He also designs frames for various manefacturers, most obviously this one

http://img111.imagevenue.com/loc93/th_50886_my750front.jpg (http://img111.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc93&image=50886_my750front.jpg)

http://img147.imagevenue.com/loc101/th_50996_formula650.jpg (http://img147.imagevenue.com/img.php?loc=loc101&image=50996_formula650.jpg)

Note the similarities with the BMW Kangaroo.

So, well done Allan. I can see the next one will need to be a little tougher if it's to keep you entertained for more than a few moments.
Cheers,
Si