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.
Building one-of-one customs for a living would be most motorcyclists’ idea of heaven. However, like an author trying to write the sequel to a smash hit, the pressure must be overwhelming. The team behind Renard Motorcycles in Estonia know all about this, yet it’s never slowed them down. Their first bike, the Renard GT, was…
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We kick this weekend’s edition of Speed Read off with two very different BMW K100 customs. Then we bring you a Yamaha Virago, a 250 cc BMX-Cub hybrid, and the world’s first flying motorcycle.
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It’s amazing how versatile the classic BMW boxer is is. Do you want a long, low and mean drag bike? A rough and ready scrambler? A sleek, stylish café racer? An airhead will do all of that, and more. This 1982 BMW R80 falls firmly into that last category. It was built by 72 HKG…
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One of the last bikes Barry Sheene ever raced is about to be auctioned off by Bonhams. Plus a look at one of the stars of the recent Glemseck 101 race fest, a Yamaha SR500 that’s still in the crate, and a Honda VFR inspired by Japanese anime.
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The Malle Mile is an event filled to the brim with quirky motorcycles. But if there’s one thing you wouldn’t expect to…
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BMW R nineT owners are spoiled for choice when it comes to personalization options. The bike has been out long enough that…
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Mid-life career swerves don’t come much bigger than Matias Corea’s. The Barcelona native co-founded Behance, the world’s largest online creative network. But…
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Three-wheeled motorcycles get a bad rap, but we can think of a few good uses for them. They’re especially useful for riders…
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It’s no secret that we have mixed feelings about the BMW R18. But there’s one thing we’re sure of: in the right…
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Switching classic cars to electric power is becoming almost commonplace. There are companies and kits that can electrify everything from old Land…
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In the mid 90s, the K1100 RS sat at the top of the BMW range. It was the sport tourer par excellence,…
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You don’t often see custom shops collaborating. But as they say, a rising tide lifts all ships—and a joint venture between two…
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