Comments on: BMW K100 cafe racer

By: Jerry

Jerry — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:38:33 +0000

I suspect that the big honking air box on top of the engine can be slimmed down. Also, if one got creative, one could go with a different shape of radiator, which would help. The K-bikes are pretty bomb-proof, and they do make a great commute, pop out for an errand kind of bike. They aren’t the fastest bikes around, and the suspension leaves a little to be desired, particularly the front, which has a tendency to dive (even with the right amount of fluid).

I’m still looking for a set of ‘C’ bars for mine, just in case anyone has a set sitting somewhere that they’d like to sell.

By: Andy Carter

Andy Carter — Tue, 25 May 2010 17:23:46 +0000

I had to stare at this for a while before it dawned on me why I like it. Jonathan is right that the engine has all the character of a bottle of antiseptic. These K100′s are pretty lardy too compared to any sport bike and it has almost none of the essential parts required for a cafe racer, and yet… The base bike is as cheap as chips these days and look how little has been done to make it a viable alternative custom for anyone who’s not got even modest ammounts of money. I can imagine getting to work or nipping out for a pint on this (they do go on forever like a cure for insomnia). Looked at that way it’s as well chosen as a propper cafe racer or tourer.

I wonder what the exhaust sounds like?

By: Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 25 May 2010 00:34:08 +0000

I like the seat unit. I would remove it form this bike, and find a nicer one on which to install it.

Don’t like the radiator, the handle bars, the engine is characterless………..sorry but that’s my 2 pennys worth.

By: Jerry

Jerry — Mon, 24 May 2010 17:44:47 +0000

Gives me a little inspiration for the K75 sitting in the garage. But the radiator needs some protection. I can see carnage after a Texas junebug or grasshopper attack at 90mph.

By: zoran

zoran — Mon, 24 May 2010 11:17:32 +0000

From the back it’s do-able but from the front…
Radiators sucks big time, especially when tey are the size of a football field..

By: johnly

johnly — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:51:39 +0000

gas tank ?!

By: Rex Havoc

Rex Havoc — Mon, 24 May 2010 03:31:29 +0000

meh… but I can see the potential. A good budget build.