Ehinger Kraftrad's Born-Free 8 Knucklehead is a modern interpretation of bygone eras and pays tribute to the pioneers of chopper culture.
"This bike is a fusion of worlds," says Uwe Ehinger, describing the concept. "The Mexican-born inhabitants of East L.A. based their choppers on the lowrider culture, using flakes and special style elements."
The bike is also characterized by the proverbial Teutonic thoroughness. The front of the high-neck frame is massively reinforced and the fuel tank is welded to the frame.
Above the oil tank there is a second skin in which the battery and ignition system are concealed. A 23-inch treadless ice speedway tire without spikes spins at the front, while a dragster tire on a W&W Mag Wheel – also without tread – spins at the rear.
For the paintwork, Ehinger Kraftrad developed a pattern of stylized roses borrowed from Ehinger's family coat of arms and reminiscent of traditional Aztec patterns. The recurring motif is continued as an engraving on the 1947 Knucklehead engine and on the tooled leather seat.
