It has to be the most outlandish and unbelievable thing on two-wheels ever seen here in Malaysia, and it’s not just a display model! Commissioned by watchmaker Bell & Ross and built by Shaw Harley-Davidson, the Bell & Ross B-Rocket was conceptualised to commemorate the launch of two Bell & Ross watches, namely the BR-01 and BR-03 (below).
The B-Rocket is based on a Harley-Davidson Softail Blackline FXS, which features a typical V-Twin 1,584cc engine mated to a 6-speed gearbox. The bodywork however, is heavily modified with aeronautics and aerodynamics in mind, allowing the B-Rocket to achieve speeds in access of 200kmh on the legendary Bonneville Salt Flats.
Its bodywork is inspired by 60’s jet-fighter planes, and while it’s just a neo-concept one-off, it’s still a working model. Regarded as ‘dream airplane-motorcycle’, it features a conical jet-nose which is meant to slice through the air. Even its ‘cabin’, rear fin and side propulsion-turbines are jet-fighter inspired.
Weighing in at a hefty 350kg, the B-Rocket is a mere 44in tall, 31in wide, but a whole 108in long. It features 21in wheels shod with Avon Speedmaster tyres, and ‘mooneyes’ wheel covers. Modified HD rocker arms and Paughco forks are utilised, as well as a custom Shaw Speed exhaust system; and no, we did not get to ride it, but it will remain on display at the Bell & Ross Boutique in Pavilion shopping mall, Lot 3.46.00 till September 17th.
For more information log on to www.bellandross.com
CEO of FJ Benjamin, Mr Yeoh Oon Lai (2nd from left) and General Manager of FJ Benjamin Luxury Timepieces, Mr Tong Chee Wei (2nd from right) flanked by models and posing with the ‘rocketman’ on the legendary new B-Rocket motorcycle constructed by Shaw Harley-Davidson. 
[Addn. photo credit: Albakry Salehuddin / B&R]
