2009
BMC Choppers Bobber 88 - Specifications & Review
Article Complete Info
| Articleid | 655930 |
|---|---|
| Category | Custom-cruiser |
| Make | BMC Choppers |
| Model | Bobber 88 |
| Price | US$ 15995. Prices depend on country, taxes, accessories, etc. |
| Year | 2009 |
Chassis, Suspension, Brakes & Wheels
| Frametype | BMC Bobber Wishbone |
|---|---|
| Frontbrakes | Single disc. Bremo |
| Frontbrakesdiameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Frontsuspension | 41 mm wide glide fork |
| Fronttyre | 100/90-19 |
| Rake | 32.0° |
| Rearbrakes | Single disc. bremo |
| Rearbrakesdiameter | 292 mm (11.5 inches) |
| Reartyre | 130/90-16 |
Engine & Transmission
| Displacement | 1442.15 ccm (88.00 cubic inches) |
|---|---|
| Enginedetails | V2, four-stroke |
| Exhaustsystem | Kerker 2 into 1 |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
Other Specifications
| Starter | Electric |
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Physical Measures & Capacities
| Fuelcapacity | 12.86 litres (3.40 gallons) |
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About BMC Choppers
Country of Origin:
United States
Founder:
Mike “Big Mike” Belz
Best Known For:
Accessible, well-documented chopper frames/rollers and complete bikes
Company History
BMC Choppers—Big Mike’s Choppers—earned a following by providing cleanly built, sensibly engineered frames and rollers that let riders realize custom visions without geometry traps. The company’s complete bikes echoed classic American silhouettes with modern touches: reliable electrics, brakes that actually stop, and ergonomics that make a two-hour cruise pleasant. BMC’s catalogs emphasized compatibility and clear instructions, which gave first-time builders confidence and kept projects on budget. During the 2000s custom wave, BMC positioned itself between boutique exotica and swap-meet improvisation, offering value without sacrificing rideability. As the segment contracted, the brand’s legacy persisted in finished bikes that remain serviceable with off-the-shelf consumables and in builders who cut their teeth on BMC frames. Historically, BMC embodies the DIY spirit made safer and more repeatable: the chopper as an attainable craft rather than a gamble, a motorcycle that rides straight because someone obsessed over neck height, rake, and trail before the crate left the shop.