BMW’s K-series is legendary, but its legend was not made on racetracks or crossing deserts. No, the large block-shaped engines, lovingly known as ‘Flying Bricks,’ are shrouded in lore developed through millions of touring miles. There are stories of Ks reaching hundreds of thousands of miles without a rebuild, or even running without oil.
BMW stopped manufacturing these bulletproof engines in the mid-90s, but they’re still easy to find because, well, they just never die. And while reliability can make an engine an icon, 72 HKG Performance wanted to build a machine that begs a more visceral reaction.
“The best BMW K that can be manufactured,” as they put it. A stripped-down and aggressive BMW K75, with vintage superbike flare and no stone left unturned.…