CYGNUS LEVER ESPRESSO MACHINE
CYGNUS LEVER ESPRESSO MACHINE
Born in 1980, the BMW GS series pioneered the entirely new category of “Adventure Touring Motorcycles,” designed to conquer both off-road trails and paved highways with equal prowess. The R 1200 GS model stands as a star member of this legendary lineage.
This duality of the BMW “Waterbird”, its mastery of both wilderness and road-perfectly, aligns with the core philosophy behind Aging Lab’s coffee machine designs: “To create a machine that embodies both artistic form and professional function”.
The stable, powerful stance of the Boxer engine’s horizontal layout provides an ideal and robust foundation. Its proven reliability translates directly into the consistent performance essential for a lever espresso machine’s extraction.
In resurrecting this “heart” that has powered countless adventures, we preserve not merely a steel shell, but an attitude toward life-one of daring exploration and an appreciation for substance. Aging Lab has facilitated its romantic metamorphosis: from conquering vast landscapes to enriching daily rituals with the aroma of finely crafted coffee.
Such a precious engine must not be lost to haphazard assembly or crude workmanship. At Aging Lab, we immerse ourselves in the original design ethos, faithfully adhering to the historic holistic design language and craftsmanship. We engineer entirely new components, sparing no expense on processes like casting and CNC machining, to allow this classic machine to be reborn as a complete and perfected whole.
It is paired with numerous authentic motorcycle components, repurposed to serve specific functions in the coffee brewing process. For instance, the carburetor is transformed into the outlet for steam and hot water, while the gear shift lever becomes the pressure relief switch.
Every single engine is uniquely sourced directly from a BMW German-origin “Waterbird” motorcycle that once roamed the roads. Each engine is then ultrasonically cleaned and refinished with fresh paint, restoring it to a like-new condition.
The BF25 lever group head honors the classic while revolutionizing it. In traditional lever espresso machines, the iconic, violent kickback of the handle was a moment every user had to guard against-posing both hassle and risk during warming and cleaning.
Anti-Kickback
Today, we have re-engineered its core with precision, pioneering the Full-Range Stabilization System. From water purging to the completion of extraction, every pull and release of the lever is now stable, smooth, and fully controlled-completely eliminating the risk of injury.
Professional Performance
– Fully Saturated Group Design brew temperature. Ensures precise and stable.
– Adjustable Spring Pressure Allows the initial peak brew pressure to be tuned between 12 and 9 bar.
– Integrated Brew Pressure Gauge Provides real-time visual feedback of pressure throughout the entire extraction.
– Pressure Relief Function Enables pressure release at any moment, allowing for complete control over liquid yield.
– No Back flushing Required Prevents coffee from flowing back into the water reservoir, eliminating the need for additional flushing cycles.
Roasttrip officially becomes the distributor for the Cygnus espresso machine in six Gulf Cooperation Council countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates).
CYGNUS LEVER Espresso machine specifications:
Voltage
– 220v
Boiler Power
– Steam boiler 1500W/2000W
– Brew boiler 1000W
Dual boiler system
– Steam boiler 2L
– Brew boiler 1L
Boiler Pressure
– Steam boiler adjustable, approx. 1-2.5 bar
Temperature Control
– Dual PID temperature control
– Steam boiler temperature adjustable: 80-130°C
– Brew boiler temperature adjustable: 80-99°C
Group Head
– Original patented
– Built-in anti-kickback
-Saturated spring lever group head
Pressure Relief
– Built-in manual pressure relief
Display Items
– Brew timer
– External group head temperature
– Steam pressure
Water Supply
– Mains water with pressure (default)
– Customizable with auto-fill pump for use with bottled
Dimensions
– 900mm × 700mm x 900mm
