Two very different BMW boxers set things off this week; a BMW R nineT café racer from New York, and a BMW R1200R inspired by the Yamaha Banshee ATV. We also look at a crazy Yamaha SR400 from Japan and the new Tarform Vera electric motorcycle.
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Six months ago, BMW Motorrad gave us a taste of the first major overhaul to the immensely popular R nineT—the renamed BMW R 12 nineT. Since then, murmurs have persisted that the R 12 nineT won’t be the only new bike released on the updated heritage boxer platform. The Bavarian powerhouse has just confirmed this,…
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The iconic BMW boxer engine has been around a little longer than some folks realize: a hundred years, to be exact. It powered the very first BMW motorcycle, which broke cover in 1923. That was the shaft-driven R 32, designed by Max Friz. It featured the familiar opposed cylinder engine layout, although the internals bear…
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The BMW R nineT is one of the most charming factory motorcycles you can buy, and much of that charm comes from its storied family history. It’s descended from a long line of iconic boxer motorcycles—and the fact that its motor is still air- and oil-cooled helps it maintain a connection to that heritage. The…
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From the moment that 2LOUD Custom burst onto the scene, we knew they’d be a custom shop to watch. Based in Taipei,…
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The proliferation of bolt-on kits for bikes like the BMW R nineT has made it easier than ever for riders to individualize…
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Would you believe that the BMW R nineT has already been on the market for a staggering nine years? In that time,…
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There are more ways to customize a motorcycle these days than ever before. You can take the traditional route and hammer your…
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The BMW R nineT has just had its first major update since it first launched, but many have wondered if the changes…
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Lionel Duke builds a little bit of everything. His Nice, France-based custom shop, Duke Motorcycles, has transformed Honda Goldwings, Kawasaki ER6s, and…
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With BMW Motorrad turning 100 this year, it’s natural to expect a slew of limited edition centenary models. But here’s one we…
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The BMW R nineT Urban G/S is a tough pill to swallow. From a styling standpoint, we totally get it; the original…
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