BearRunner - Desert Scrambler
Kellermann, Royal Enfield and 3 Klang Custom present an RE 650 Bear based show bike.
With a debut at the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in Dortmund in May this year, this industrial grade desert scrambler - 'BearRunner' by 3 Klang Custom in Dortmund - is a joint project between 3 Klang, Aachen Germany based lights specialist Kellermann, and Royal Enfield - owner of burgeoning global low - to mid-displacement, price-point market that Harley-Davidson will now be playing catch-up in.
Born in the German industrial heartland of The Ruhr - the traditional home of German iron, coal and steel production - The BearRunner wears its industrial credentials as a badge of honor - "rough and hard to the limit!"
A manufacturer of fine motorcycles, 3 Klang Custom has forged the BearRunner from a Royal Enfield Bear 650 start point to create an impressive touring scrambler in a 60s look. The name behind the RE Bear 650 is Eddy Mulder, an American motorcycle racer and Hollywood stuntman best known for his success in off-road and flat track racing in the 1960s.
Mulder's legendary victory at the Big Bear Run in Southern California in 1960 is a cornerstone of American motorcycle racing history. At just 16 years old, Mulder triumphed in this grueling 150-mile desert race on a 500 cc Royal Enfield Fury - following a punishing route that began in the Lucerne Valley and climbed into the San Bernardino Mountains to Big Bear Lake.
In honor of this remarkable achievement, Royal Enfield developed the Bear 650 as modern scrambler that embodies the spirit of Mulder's historic ride.
The concept for the conversion to the BearRunner came from 3 Klang Custom, a renowned custom bike workshop in Dortmund that specializes in individual motorcycle conversions. Founded by Ulf Gloy, a master craftsman a passion for handmade motorcycles, The BearRunner is one of the first conversions based on a Royal Enfield Bear 650 in the world.
Aachen, Germany based turn signal specialists Kellermann equipped the bike with state-of-the-art LED signal technology. At the front, the Rhombus S indicators are used on the high and wide position mirror arm.
At the rear, the Atto Integral RB works in a 3D-printedcover cap. The Atto Dark turn signals shine on the license plate with the KL1. Additional visibility and safety come from the Dayron position light on the crashbar. The lights are centrally controlled by the new Kellermann i.NEX V12, which provides a dynamic link with the on-board electronics.
Project Partners include
Voigt Moto Technik - Controls and steering specialist, www.voigt-mt.de
Wilbers Suspensions - Shock absorbers, fork cartridges, www.wilbers.de
Zard/BOS Exhaust - www.officineitalianezard.it, www.bosexhausts.com
SW Motech, Modeka apparel, B77 Moto Saddles, HJC Helmets
