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Roland Sands Designs XR 1200

15 years ago
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Roland Sands Designs XR 1200
Roland Sands Designs XR 1200

Day 12-13
Belly pan….Check!

Day 11
Tail section…Check!


Day 1-10
We decided to make things interesting with this XR1200 build. The RSD team is currently working hard on transforming this simple industrial motorcycle into a stylish high-performance sportbike. Keep your eye on this build as our next challenge will be to design a custom aluminum tail section and belly-pan with an integrated oil tank.



• Single-sided swingarm with Ohlins shock and Ducati linkage.
• Ohlins GSX-R front fork

[Source: Roland Sands Designs]

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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