Incognito A Svelte Bmw K75 Scrambler From Texas

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Whether you build one yourself or commission a top-tier workshop to do it for you, a good custom motorcycle isn’t cheap. Antonio Rodriguez, founder of 72 Performance USA in Texas, realizes this, so he’s launched a sub-brand to cater to customers who want something special without going the whole hog. It’s called Anonymous Motorcycles—and this BMW K75 scrambler is its first offering.
“We want to cater to those motorcycle enthusiasts who desire the exclusivity of a custom-built bike, without necessarily requiring the high-end, premium equipment featured on our signature builds,” Antonio explains. “You could think of it like Lexus and Toyota—72 Performance USA is our flagship brand, while Anonymous is that first step towards riding a one-off motorcycle.”

Anonymous’s first client asked for a mix of dirt bike style and road bike manners. “While modern dirt and adventure bikes are readily available, it’s rare to find a road motorcycle that captures the rugged essence of a dirt bike while remaining practical for everyday street use. Our goal was to bridge that gap; a bike that looks like a dirt machine, rides like a street bike, and even handles some light off-road fun.”
The BMW K75 doesn’t exactly lend itself to the scrambler aesthetic (or any custom build style, for that matter). But Antonio and his team were undeterred. They tore the ‘flying brick’ down to its nuts and bolts, and built it back up with an array of well-judged parts and mods.

The crew started by chopping off the rear part of the frame, and fabricating a sleek new subframe that looked good enough to warrant yellow powder-coating. “We all know that the original K-series subframe isn’t exactly a visual delight,” says Antonio.
“That was our first step in creating a truly lightweight BMW—not just in physical mass, but also in visual impact. A clean silhouette is just as important as shedding kilos.”

All of the K75’s bodywork was binned, save for its angular fuel tank. Handmade aluminum panels now sit where the stock front fairing originally interfaced with the tank. They don’t match the fairing indents on the tank perfectly—instead, they run parallel to the subframe and complement the matching number boards that flank the seat.
Those panels also protect the radiator, while echoing the rugged aesthetic of the bike’s generous sump guard. That style is repeated one more time, with the BMW’s custom-made headlight nacelle.

Those raw aluminum details are juxtaposed against the glossy black paint that adorns the tank and the upcycled fenders that sit front and back. Upholstered by Senen Leatherworks, the seat sports a hexagonal stitching pattern, with grommet-lined holes exposing a yellow layer underneath. An LED taillight tucked under the fender finishes off the rear end.
An LED headlight sits at the opposite end of the bike, covered by a rock guard and held in a custom-made mounting frame. ProTaper handlebars sit further back, mounted on extended risers to ensure a comfortable reach when the rider’s standing on the pegs. The bars wear ProTaper grips, CNC-machined switch blocks, and hand guards, with grippy off-road foot pegs mounted lower down.

All of the K75’s running gear was transplanted from other motorcycles. The 19F/17R tubeless spoked wheels are from a BMW R1150GS, while the forks come from a BMW K1100. They’re held in place by custom-made yokes, with a Motogadget speedo sunk into the top yoke.
Out back, the team mated the K75’s transmission to the final drive and swingarm from a K1100, via a bespoke driveshaft. The rear shock is an aftermarket part, while repurposed Brembo calipers handle braking duties at both ends.

Going deeper, 72 Performance refurbished the K75’s engine and fitted it with four-hole injectors. The wiring is fresh too, constructed around Motogadget’s ubiquitous mo.unit controller and using the brand’s M-Lock keyless ignition. The bike’s finished off with a gnarly three-into-one stainless steel exhaust system.
From its raised stance to its black-and-yellow color scheme, this BMW K75 scrambler recalls classic BMW adventure bikes without missing a beat. It nails the balance between raw and refined—and it sure doesn’t scream ‘budget build.’
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