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About
This is an industry revolutionizing motorcycle, and Big Bear Choppers think you’ll agree. The G.T.X. (Grand Touring X-Wedge) is a stretched ProStreet mutant of a bagger type motorcycle that Big Bear Choppers consider a weekend getaway vehicle. One of the proprietary and patented characteristics of this bike is the position of the passenger sitting in front of the rear wheel. This seating position places more weight in the center of the vehicle to produce better handling and comfort for both the operator and passenger. Other key features include an additional auxiliary fuel tank located under the seat, totaling 5 gallons. A large capacity oil tank feeds the optional new efficient and powerful EFI engine from S&S. The large volume fiberglass storage bags are purposefully designed with the motorcycle, making the bags a central aspect of the overall vehicle design. Its innovative downtube dimensionally molded shroud not only completes the motorcycle’s front lines, but it also acts to hide the less desirable clutch cable. The G.T.X.’s wow factor comes from the seamless, flowing bodywork from end to end, stepping outside the traditional realms of motorcycle design and into the next generation of motorcycle design.
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Features
Design Features:
- 2-up seating configuration with the passenger positioned in front of the rear wheel
- Dropped neck height for a low prostreet style stance
- Innovative 3D molded downtube shroud
- Artful fuel tank design and an auxiliary fuel tank under the seat
- Large capacity oil tank holds 5 quarts of oil that benefits the engine
- High volume and aesthetically pleasing storage bags
- Comfortable and flowing handlebars with a digital gauge
- Optional custom paint scheme
Component Features:
- BBC-S&S Proprietary 100 SMOOTH™ EFI Low Vibration Polished Engine at 112 lbs. of Torque
- Baker 6-Speed Right-Side Drive Polished Transmission
- Big Bear Choppers Proprietary Enclosed Wet Chain Polished Primary Drive
- Big Bear Choppers Polished Wheels with 21” Front and 300mm Rear Tire
- Performance Machine 4-Piston Caliper Brakes
- Big Bear Choppers Chrome Frontend and Controls
- Big Bear Choppers Digital Dash
Specifications
| ENGINE | BRAND & SPECS |
| OPTION #1 | BBC-S&S 100 SMOOTH™ EFI Evolution |
| Finish | Polished Case & Chrome Covers |
| Displacement | 100" |
| Bore X Stoke | 4.00" X 4.00" (Square) |
| Horsepower | 95 bhp |
| Torque | 110 lb/ft |
| Induction | S&S Closed-Loop Electronic Fuel Injection |
| Air Cleaner | S&S Tear Drop |
| Oil Pump | S&S High Volume |
| Warranty | 2 Year / 20,000 Mile |
| Overview |
This is where the beauty of the closed-loop EFI system comes into play. The system is continuously monitoring the engine, and tuning itself to optimize performance for that given scenario or environment (humidity, temperature, elevation, etc.). So, once you take that bike up the mountain, or get a day that’s significantly hotter than the day it was tuned, that EFI engine will easily outperform the carbureted engine. Reliability, power and comfort... the best of all worlds. And when we say reliability, we not only mean the life of the engine, but the life of motorcycle and everything that's bolted to it. Branded as '100 SMOOTH™,' this internally reformed 100 cubic inch engine boasts a healthy 110 lbs. of torque. With a square configuration of a 4.00” bore and 4.00” stroke, proprietary compression ratios, redesigned cam timing, and reciprocating weights all result in an incredibly smooth running engine while meeting all the strict legal requirements. While looking like any other S&S Super Sidewinder engine from the outside, the essence of this new engine is the low vibration. High engine vibration is an enemy to both the rider and the motorcycle. The effects of high engine vibration may cause premature rider fatigue as well. Eliminate engine vibration and you will eliminate potential problems. |
| TRANSMISSION | BRAND & SPECS |
| Brand | Baker |
| Finish | Polished Case & Chrome Covers |
| Drive | Right Side |
| Gears | 6-Speed Overdrive |
| Warranty | 5 Year / 50,000 Mile |
| Overview | This is the original 6-speed design that revolutionized the American V-Twin industry. Yet, it's still the best overdrive 6-speed built to this day... hands down. This Detroit built tranny is designed and manufactured to comfortably handle the power from our engines while looking good behind it. |
| DRIVETRAIN | BRAND & SPECS |
| Primary Drive | BBC Enclosed Wet Chain |
| Finish | Polished |
| Final Drive | Chain & Sprocket |
| Overview |
Keeping with the mind set of making form and function coexisting, this newly designed proprietary primary is built tough and reliable along with a very sleek, new generation styled aesthetics with a cool BBC branded inspection cover. This primary drive is approximately 200% stronger than most other manufacturer’s primaries with its machined forged aluminum inner and outer cases. The dense aluminum material makes for a unit that does not flex under heavy torque, and absorbs most engine vibration. Another great attribute that sets this primary drive ahead of the curve is the triple seal design on the main shaft, as opposed to an industry standard single seal, insuring virtually no leaks. The starter motor shaft accessory plate is removable for an easy starter change-out. The internals utilize an easy-to-replace standard type clutch basket and a compensating sprocket for a smooth power transfer. The final drive for our G.T.X. is a chain and sprocket system. The chain is a low maintenance O-ring style that will be bomb proof for thousands of miles. |
| ELECTRICAL | BRAND & SPECS |
| Wiring Harness | BBC-WirePlus |
| Charging System | BBC 40 Amp |
| Ignition | S&S |
| Coil | 80,000 Volt Mini |
| Starter | Polished Case & Chrome Covers |
| Battery | Interstate |
| Overview |
We teamed up with Wire-Plus, the industry's leader in motorcycle electronics, to design a wiring harness with no compromises. Combine this harness with the high-end brand name electrical components like the Spyke charging system and the Crane ignition,d we're sure your seat time will be long. You won't be on the side of the road kicking rocks. |
| FRAME | BRAND & SPECS |
| Brand | BBC G.T.X. |
| Type | Softail |
| Frame Tube | 0.160" Wall DOM Seamless |
| Swingarm | BBC G.T.X. |
| Backbone | Thick 0.250" Wall, No Stretch |
| Downtube | Thick 0.250" Wall, No Stretch |
| Mid-Section | 12" Stretch |
| Neck Rake | 36° |
| Seat Height | 25.5" from ground |
| Wheel Base | 85" axle to axle |
| Overall Length | 111" end to end |
| Weight | 850 lbs. approx. |
| Warranty | Lifetime of Original Owner for the Frame |
| Overview |
One of the proprietary and patented characteristics of this bike is the position of the passenger sitting in front of the rear wheel. This seating position places more weight in the center of the vehicle to produce better handling and comfort for both the operator and passenger. Other key features include an additional auxiliary fuel tank located under the seat, totaling 5 gallons. A large capacity oil tank feeds the optional new efficient and powerful EFI X-Wedge engine from S&S. The large volume fiberglass storage bags are purposefully designed with the motorcycle, making the bags a central aspect of the overall vehicle design. Its innovative downtube dimensionally molded cover not only completes the motorcycle’s front lines, but it also acts to hide the less desirable clutch cable. The frame is the foundation of the motorcycle's aesthetics and reliability. All our frames are designed and manufactured in house in our Big Bear Lake facility. Every frame component (e.g. neck, side plates, tank mounts, tranny plate, axle adjusters, etc) are CNC manufactured with precision. Utilizing a 0.250 wall, 1.5” tube steel for the backbone and downtube and a 0.160 wall, 1.125” tube for the rest of the frame, BBC uses the best steel possible for our frames. All frames are 100% TIG welded for a clean, strong and precise fusion. We think we make a statement about our confidence with a lifetime warranty on the frames we make. |
| SHEETMETAL | BRAND & SPECS |
| Fuel Tank | BBC G.T.X. with Auxiliary Tank under the Seat. 5.1 Gallons Total |
| Gas Cap | BBC Flush Mount Pop-Up |
| Front Shroud | BBC G.T.X. Fiberglass |
| Oil Tank | BBC G.T.X. 14 Gauge Steel with Cover |
| Rear Fender | BBC G.T.X. 12 Gauge Steel |
| Front Fender | BBC G.T.X. 12 Gauge Steel |
| Warranty | Lifetime of Original Owner for Sheetmetal |
| Overview |
The G.T.X.’s wow factor comes from the seamless, flowing bodywork from end to end, stepping outside the traditional realms of motorcycle design and into the next generation of motorcycle design. Like our frames, our tanks and fenders are designed and manufactured in-house. We produce the sheetmetal with the frame as a unit, then gets 'mock-up' before we hand it over to our painters or ship it out to the unassembled kit customers. We use heavy duty 12 gauge steel for our fenders and 14 gauge steel for the tanks. All tanks are pressure tested and the fenders are computer cut. We guarantee and warranty any leaks from the tanks and cracks in the fenders for your lifetime. |
| SUSPENSION | BRAND & SPECS |
| Frontend | BBC Smooth Mount Hidden Axle |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Triple Tree Rake | 7° |
| Trail Length | 3.75" |
| Tube Length | 2" Over Stock |
| Rear | Progressive Suspension |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Travel | 5" |
| Overview |
Designed and manufactured in-house, our fully chrome frontend is exclusively made for our motorcycles to be aesthetically cool and functionally bomb proof. The BBC logo branded 6° triple trees have what we call a 'smooth mount' design - you don't see the tube and axle nuts on top. And what we mean with the 'hidden axle' - it's a nutless type axle, making the finish smooth. With all our calculations with the frame and frontend, we've landed the front wheel in the sweet spot of the final trail measurement. This allows for a motorcycle with no frontend flop and high speed wobble. And at the back, there's no better American Made shock to use than the industry's premier shock absorber, Progressive Suspension. The chrome pair of oil dampened shocks produce a good ride, which is just one more reason why our motorcycles out handle and beat the comfort of the other guys bikes. |
| WHEELS & BRAKES | BRAND & SPECS |
| Wheels | Big Bear Choppers |
| Type | Forged Aluminum |
| Finish | Polished |
| Front Rim | 21" x 2.125" |
| Rear Rim | 18" x 10.5" |
| Front Tire | Avon Venom 130mm |
| Rear Tire | Avon Venom 300mm |
| Front Brake | Dual Disc with P.M. 4-Piston Calipers |
| Rear Brake | P.M. 4-Piston Caliper |
| Wheel Choice | ![]() |
| Overview |
We have designed eight unique wheel sets to provide you with choices. Stronger than the traditional billet aluminum material, these wheels are forged to a high standard. Stopping our wheels are 4-piston caliper polished brakes. Our BrakeDrive system combines both the brake and sprocket for the ultimate clean design. |
| ACCESSORIES | BRAND & SPECS |
| Pipes | BBC Chrome Baffled |
| Bags | BBC Large Capicity Fiberglass |
| Bars | BBC G.T.X. |
| Hand Controls | Chrome OEM Style |
| Dash | BBC-WirePlus Chrome Round Digital |
| Grips | BBC Chrome with Black Rubber |
| Foot Controls | BBC Chrome |
| Headlight | BBC Chrome |
| Tail Lights | BBC Proprietary LED with Turn Signal Indication |
| Front Signals | Chrome DOT Approved |
| Mirrors | Chrome DOT Approved |
| Seat | BBC G.T.X. 2-Up Leather/Vinyl |
| Passenger Seat | BBC G.T.X. Removable Lumbar Support |
| Kickstand | BBC Mid-Mount |
| Cables | Goodridge Stainless Steel Clear Coated |
| Overview |
This is where a lot of manufacturers cut corners to cut costs. Well, we don't. In fact, we march though every corner of the motorcycle's manufacturing, assembly and component selection without a doubt that we are providing to you the best possible bike for your money. |
| PAINT | SPECS |
| Base Colors | ![]() |
| Paint Schemes |
Category 1
Category 2
Custom |
| Warranty | 6 Months from the Factory |
| Overview |
We have a very wide range of paint colors and graphic designs to minimize witnessing the same paint job on two bikes at the same time. Using the world’s premier brand of paint - House of Color®, every bike is craftily hand painted by our arti with their God-given talent. Combine this creative paintwork with the unique design of the motorcycle and its high-end components - these Big Bear machines may brag the assumption to people that she’s a one-off custom, but even better - the comfort and reliability of a well engineered motorcycle. |
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Articles
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Heavy Duty 105 |
Heavy Duty 103 |
Big Bear Choppers 2008 model launch, by Thunderpress
Wow factor squared - G.T.X. and Paradox offer X-Wedge option
"Timing may or may not be everything but Big Bear Choppers couldn’t have picked a better American motorcycle moment than now to pull the wraps off its mind-bending new G.T.X. bagger. The exact occasion was this Southern California builder/manufacturer’s first-ever model rollout where, for good measure, the BBC crew also unveiled the Paradox, another stylish addition to its growing stable of distinctive bikes."
"The end result is that the bagger, if not reinvented, has been at least radically redefined. So the assembled rollout throng, some of whom reputedly make a living thinking up superlatives to describe motorcycles, could be forgiven if the best they could muster as the cover came off the G.T.X. was a collective, slack-jawed “Wow.”"
"Today’s motorcycle makers must, Kevin told Thunder Press, literally “design or die” if they are to survive and prosper in the current market. Bike makers, he asserts, must “very aggressively design vehicles that look fantastic and perform fantastically” all the while focusing on product reliability and lean manufacturing procedures that make profits possible. "
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Big Bear Choppers and the State of the Production Custom Industry, by Motorcycle.com
BBC Ratchets it Up in a Down Market
"In the current climate with buyers snapping up touring machines, BBC decided it was time to push the envelope of the touring market. They did not enter this segment of the marketplace based on a trend that might be over before they got a new bike to market. Alsop also realized he could not just throw bags and a windshield on an existing model and call it a touring machine, as his customers would expect more. For the bike to command respect, it would need to be first and foremost comfortable in all-day one-up and two-up scenarios, have the ability to easily carry gear, exhibit top-notch performance and have the styling one would expect from BBC."
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Pricing
NEW PRICING $52,540
NOTE: All pricing and specifications subject to change without notice. E&OE.
All prices are in Australian Dollars and include QLD on road costs and delivery. Prices vary in other states.
WildCard Customs sells fully ADR compliant Big Bear Choppers American-made motorcycles imported and complied through our subsidiary company, Big Bear Choppers Australia.
Our bikes are supplied with 2 years/32,000km Limited Warranty and 2 years 24/7 National Roadside Assist.
They are Financeable, Registerable and Insurable in ALL Australian States.




