bmw speedbrain 2011

Frans Verhoeven did Dakar last year on the bmw with help from B. Duursma.
They made the 29 liter rally tank and fairing wich the deliver to speebrain.
This year it better.
The tested the bike and made improvrement.
6th gear and oil cooler and.........dakar 2011



Speedbrain BMW Rally Team enters the Dakar
A top result is the goal with a new race bike based on the BMW G 450 X

Team speedbrain enters the Dakar 2011 as a powerful newcomer. Riders for the German-based squad are 450cc specialist David Fretigne, of France, and Dutchman Frans Verhoeven. Portugal's Paulo Goncalves and Pedro Bianchi Prata are completing the BMW outfit racing with speedbrain technology. Speedbrain, who are operating the offroad factory team for BMW Motorrad Motorsport since a couple of years, have recently developed a distinctive rally bike based on the BMW G 450 X. Multi-time Dakar stage winner Verhoeven has been instrumental in the process as the development rider.

David Fretigne enters the Dakar 2011 with the ambition of winning the legendary event. "I signed with speedbrain with the clear goal of winning the Dakar. The decision didn´t come easy after 14 years of riding for a different brand. I see the co-operation with speedbrain as a major opportunity. I am totally confident in the team, its structure and competence. The way the BMW handles and the potential of the package is very impressive. Together we´re bringing a lot of experience to the table. We both know a thing or two about bike development, setup, fine-tuning and equipment in general. I´ve waited a long time for this moment. My ambition for many years has been to win the Dakar, and I´ve used all my abilities to work towards that goal. I´m highly convinced that it will now become reality."
In 2009, David Fretigne has been the first rider to reach a Dakar podium riding a 450cc machine.

The rally race bike takes advantage of the concept of the BMW 450 X, resulting in an exceptionally light and nimble motorcycle, yet very stable at higher speeds. The small silhouette of the machine ensures minimal air resistance, while the powerful and reliable BMW engine is the ideal powerplant - together forming a highly efficient combination. The 30-liter fuel tank is located at the center of the bike right under the seat, providing a handy and well-balanced setup.

Team manager Wolfgang Fischer adds: "The experience and know-how gathered through the collaboration with BMW Motorrad Motorsport has given speedbrain the perfect foundation to enter the Dakar with a modified BMW 450 X. The bike allows for an excellent weight distribution and provides an incredibly nimble feeling. The position of the tank made room for a new approach and the 450cc displacement rule fits nicely into the framework. The co-operation between speedbrain and Frans Verhoeven, who is a remarkable research and development rider, certainly comes to fruition. We are very happy to welcome David Fretigne in our team, who already underlined his speed on 450 cc bikes against much stronger engines of his competitiors. It is also a pleasure to support fast Paulo Goncalves and Pedro Bianchi Prata. Paulo recently won his first podium at the Vodafone Rally in Morocco, both portuguese riders are real team players. To make this happen has been a personal dream of mine. We´re in front of a new challenge, and we´re ready for it."

Its about the dakar, can someone put that in the tittle off this thread?

The bike was tested in brasil


Zé Hélio shows potential of the new Speedbrain BMW

Brazilian rider Zé Hélio dominated the early going of the Rally dos Sertoes until a stone shattered his victory hopes. The rally is the second longest behind the Dakar and part of the Cross Country Rally World Championship.

Zé Hélio gave his debut for the German Speedbrain Rally Team. The multi-time Sertoes winner´s race weapon has been built based on the BMW 450 X. Zé Hélio displayed blitzing speed already in the prologue, where he placed runner-up to fellow countryman Felipe Zanol. He went on to capture the first stage win the very next day, taking the chequered flag three minutes ahead of rally legend Marc Coma aboard his KTM 690. Zé Hélio wasn´t quite as successful during stage two. He followed the wrong route, but still maintained his leadership position. Stage number three then saw Zé Hélio extend his lead until a stone hit his bike and damaged the oil line. The engine lost all its liquid and Zé Hélio failed to reach the finish on his own.

Suddenly his dream of winning had gone out the window. A devastated Zé Hélio began the next day in the national class, meaning he had to start from the back of the pack. The Brazilian had to bite a lot of dust, yet his team used the opportunity to test the new bike and gain valuable competition time. Despite the now difficult circumstances, Zé Hélio scored a remarkable third place during the marathon stage, where he had to come from way behind again.

Ramon Volkart, the second Speedbrain BMW rider finished the Sertoes in ninth place. Volkart used a stock bike that had been optimised with a Speedbrain kit. Without any technical problems and after 4,500 kilometers, he was able to earn second place in the super production class (up to 450cc).

Zé Hélio: "I´d like to thank Speedbrain and the whole team for the great bike. I was in a position to win the race until disaster struck. It was not about the bike though, which has tremendous potential. I am impressed with the engine and the way the bike handles in the sand. An additional thanks goes to BMW Brazil. I hope to receive such support in the future as well."

Really cool - except they're not going to be selling them anymore

perhaps there's as secret stash of'em someplace... like nazi gold....

are there any pictures of this/ these bikes....

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cool... that looks rather durty...

This one doesnt look bad either

At Portugal WEC earlier this year, a very nice example, but i could not find out who was making the plastic tanks (rear)....... any ideas?







I also had a talk with a BMW engineer about the engine moving (forward +60mm), asking why, the geezer said.... 2because we can"...... I was impressed!







And the hydraulic clutch kit..... it works for some!



Timpo.

the bike rally tank is a idee from Frans verhoeven and Bert Duursma if i'm not mistaken.
the tank is made by J. van bergehenegouwer(behego) (who als made the tank for aprillia).
the bmw tank is sold by speedbrain.
it contains 29 L and is also subframe. but you'll need a different exhaust.

today dakar stage
1BMW
2Aprillia
3BMW

verhoeven just 1 second, otherwise he was number 2, to bad he crashed in the dunes...