Nightcrawler: A BMW inspired by the F-117 Nighthawk

The BMW K100 used to be one of those ‘awkward’ bikes that are difficult to customize, but that reputation is rapidly disappearing. We’ve seen some brilliant K-series customs lately, and this machine from Germany is one of the best. It’s owned by Murat Can of Beard Brothers, who enlisted the help of designer Ivan Lit for the build. The bodywork is especially striking; it’s inspired partly by the shape of moths, and partly by the angles of stealth jets such as the Lockheed F-117. The tank is what grabs the attention first. It was created in 3D, and the pieces...