They say once you experience German engineering, you never go back. And this is certainly true of BMW Motorrad’s legendary motorcycles. BMWs feature unique flat-twin boxer engines, unmistakable style, and renowned mechanics that must live up to Berlin-level performance standards.
Launched in 1923, BMW has long been lauded for its line of airhead engines (1969–1995). The well-known R nineT and R80 series of Beemers (among others) have become the basis for many masterful builds covered on these pages—and the newer R18 is heading down the same track.
Few motorcycles possess the on-road presence of the formidable BMW R 18. It’s a cruiser designed for purists, featuring discreet, no-frills technology and the most extensive displacement boxer engine ever installed in a production BMW motorcycle. The R 18 is also a distinct homage to BMW Motorrad’s heritage, drawing inspiration from renowned models like the…
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There’s no denying the performance advantage of liquid cooling, but if you’re of the opinion that air-cooled machines are obsolete, we say not so fast. The fact is that there are loads of air-cooled motorcycles you can still buy for 2024 in most every discipline of riding, offering significant upsides in MSRP, mechanical simplicity and…
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Very few people would pick a mid-90s BMW F650 Funduro as a donor for a flat track-style custom build, but Georg Godde reckons the idea has merit. He runs the BMW specialist workshop Cafemoto in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, with his partner-in-crime, Holger Maninger. And even though the Cafemoto portfolio mostly features BMW boxers and K-series bikes,…
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Wanderlust and contentment seldom go hand-in-hand, but somehow Yve Assad manages to exude both qualities in ample measure. She wears the mantle of new mother with a reserved joy that speaks volumes of how madly in love she is with her family, even if she is a little tired. Yet when the conversation turns to…
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Here’s some news that everyone saw coming—BMW Motorrad has finally bumped up the capacity of their popular middleweight adventure bike. The 2024…
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Christopher Myott can’t quite recall when exactly he decided to turn art into a career—or if he even made the decision consciously.…
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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…
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If you suffer from lower back problems, look away now, because all of this week’s Speed Read selects wear clip-on handlebars. We’ve…
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Every one of Matias Corea’s endeavors bears the same hallmark. When it comes to brands, physical spaces, or the motorcycles that he…
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Muscular, with a little 80s style; that was the brief given to Spain’s 72 HKG Performance by the owners of this custom…
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Designing a movie-themed motorcycle is risky business. They usually turn out gaudy and gimmicky, with little appeal beyond the mere novelty of…
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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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