This Custom BMW R NineT, carved in aluminum, is what RoboCop would ride.

We have come across loads of custom motorcycles, but none like this custom BMW R NineT. Called the "Storm", this out-worldly custom bike was created in a very humble environment by one man. Everything about this custom BMW is baffling, from the smooth hand-crafted aluminum body panels to the clever air intake and exhaust vents that make this an efficient daily drivable motorcycle.

There are minimal changes to the horizontally opposed boxer motor, which also gets almost completely encased in the aluminum cowling. Complementing its futuristic look, the Storm gets a keyless entry and a cool digital display hidden in one of the two tank vents. And the quirkily designed handlebar in itself is a showstopper.

This custom machine was built for a client who was very specific about the aerodynamic theme he wanted. Extra care has been given to keep the build clean, so much so, that all the cables and wiring have been cleverly enclosed inside various components, including the handlebar!

This Custom BMW R NineT, carved in aluminum, is what RoboCop would ride.

The "Storm" is the brainchild of Wayne Buys of FabMan Creations which is a custom house based out of Gqeberha, South Africa. This custom story is different because Wayne is a man of sheer will and hard work and "freehand" creativity. This futuristic-looking custom BMW R NineT was built straight up, without any mock-up designs, sketches, and clay models. Sounds too good to be true right?

Well, it is true and things will make more sense when you factor in Wayne's skills. This man has been fabricating parts out of stainless steel and aluminum for more than a decade, all from his humble home garage. His inspiration for this project was a custom BMW R nineT called the Highway Fighter by Japan-based Cherry Company. His creation is a commissioned work and the client was specific about his need for an aeronautical theme, which he delivered, of course!

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If you look closely, there are a few aluminum panel(s) that contribute to this flowing design. And the biggest one of those is the upper shell that enclosed the headlamp assembly, and the fuel tank, and sweeps up to the seat and the pointy rear section. All of these cowlings and panels were hand-beaten by Wayne over eight months. And working with aluminum is very tricky. So the biggest aluminum cowling hides an aluminum fuel cell and is fastened by a locking nut around the fuel cap, a lock hidden under the seat pad, and more fasteners under the headlight.

Each of these aluminum body panels bolts onto the next just like a monotone puzzle card! The rear mono-shock has been hidden inside the sweeping tail section that goes all the way down to that weirdly shaped front-faced outlet. The footpegs have been pushed further behind and also act as a support for the belly pan's rear section. Both the wheels get cool-looking aero-disc covers with the one at the front wheel contributing to more than just looking cool.

A major challenge with motorcycles with covered surfaces is heat management. And it becomes a lot harder with the "Storm" which is obsessed with concealing the whole bike in carved aluminum. Well, most of the eight months that Wayne worked on the cowlings were utilized in creating clever designs to help this BMW R NineT optimally.

And so, every hole, curve, and bulge that you see on this custom design has a purpose. All of those air ducts are designed to improve airflow to the engine and other "hot" areas. The front wheel also gets a complex layout so that the disc brake can stay cool. Both the boxer heads get huge intakes for air to freely flow and keep the engine cool. As for the engine, we presume that it hasn't gotten any tweaks, and it continues to be a meaty 1,170cc boxer twin.

The front-faced weird opening that we talked of earlier is an inlet that houses a fan to help cool the repositioned oil cooler. Deep in the aluminum bowls is another fan to cool the electronics. Two mesh panels on the tank help vent the hot air out. As for the exhausts; Even we took some digging to find them! Wayne has hidden the headers completely and the exit ports are neatly located at the front of the belly pan, via three exit ports on either side.

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There is some pretty unique design elements upfront. Wayne fabricated the radical handlebar that clamps to the front forks. And as you might have noticed that there are no visible cables or wiring from the handlebar. That's because Wayne has cleverly hidden all of it through the inside of the bar, and the brake and clutch master cylinders are tucked away under the bodywork.

Adding to the futuristic vibe is a custom dashboard layout with an Acewell odometer and four pushbuttons for various functions including one for starting the motorcycle. The ignition is keyless with a remote to turn on this cool motorcycle. So, yeah! The crime-fighting futuristic RoboCop will love it!

This build was a one-off and required a lot of effort and resources. Every component was hand-crafter which adds to its lux appeal too. Wayne got a lot of attention after this build, and multiple requests to recreate it as a bolt-on kit. But he states that it is quite complex and will need some think funding, not to mention patience!

Sources: Fabman.co.za, Instagram.com/fabman_creations

Tijo is an engineer, mechanic, gamer, and an avid content creator. He is a grease-monkey who loves tinkering with automobiles every now and then, when not busy penning down his passion for them. He has always had a soft spot for JDM and is keen on diving deep in for anything that involves wheels and engines.