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BMW motorcycles

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.

1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller

World’s Oldest Motorcycle: Would You Ride a Direct-Drive Bike?

11 HOURS AGO / NO COMMENTS / SPECIAL FEATURES

This sounds terrifying. The 1894 Hildebrand & Wolfmuller motorcycle that recently sold at a Bonhams auction proves that old-school motorcyclists were built of something more than we are today. We take transmissions for granted, but in 1894 this motorcycle was direct drive. The connecting rods for the Hildebrand’s pistons were connected directly to the rear…

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Custom BMW R18 by XTR Pepo and 911 MX

Dream Big: A BMW R18 café racer by XTR Pepo and 911 MX

7 DAYS AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

Here’s a custom motorcycle matchup we never expected: the wily custom bike builder, XTR Pepo, and the monstrous BMW R18. But the results are in, and they are jaw dropping. We have 911 MX Factory to thank for this. They’re a new outfit out of Madrid, Spain, with a mission to design and build one-off…

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BMW K75 café racer by 72 HKG Performance

The K: A sharp BMW K75 café racer built for a sushi chef

2 WEEKS AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

BMW’s K-series is legendary, but its legend was not made on racetracks or crossing deserts. No, the large block-shaped engines, lovingly known as ‘Flying Bricks,’ are shrouded in lore developed through millions of touring miles. There are stories of Ks reaching hundreds of thousands of miles without a rebuild, or even running without oil. BMW…

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Mike Wolfe 1950 BMW Bobber

Mike Wolfe’s Moto Collection Isn’t for Sensible People, But Who Cares?

3 WEEKS AGO / NO COMMENTS / SPECIAL FEATURES

THESE ARE NOT BIKES for sensible people. Sensible people don’t want a vintage, rusting, non-running motorcycle in their garage. Alas, we are not sensible people. Mike Wolfe is one of us, a guy that simply falls in love with a bike because it’s old, or historic, or interesting, or cool. Certainly not sensible, but who…

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Custom BMW G310R by STG Tracker

Street Style: A custom BMW G310R from Buenos Aires

To describe Argentina’s capital city of Buenos Aires as busy is an understatement. The 78-square-mile city has a population of over three…

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The best custom motorcycles of 2022

Editor’s Choice: An alternative top 10 for 2022

You know the drill. Once we’ve processed the data and published our ranked list of the year’s best custom motorcycles, I throw…

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The best custom motorcycles of 2022

Revealed: The top 10 custom motorcycles of 2022

The numbers have been crunched, and the results are in. And as usual, our annual roundup of the most popular custom bikes…

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BMW R nineT café racer by Deus Ex Machina

Distilled boxer: A BMW R nineT café racer by Deus

Dieter Rams said that good design “involves as little design as possible.” Colin Chapman said “simplify, then add lightness.” Both principles are…

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BMW R18 chopper by Augment Motorworks

El Boxeador: A cheeky BMW R18 chopper from Canada

Despite its initial lukewarm reception, the BMW R18 has become a regular fixture on the custom scene. Numerous workshops have customized the…

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BMW K100 custom kit by Motoism x Impuls

K is for Kit: A BMW K100 café racer from Munich’s finest

From the minute it hit the custom scene, the BMW K100 has been an underdog. With a brick-like motor, overly angled bodywork…

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BMW R18 bobber by Kingston Custom

Lo-fi boxer: A carbureted BMW R18 from Kingston Custom

We live in a world where you can stream entire discographies of music straight to your phone, yet vinyl sales are booming.…

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Custom BMW R75/5 by Roughchild Motorcycles

Roughchild’s BMW R75/5 is a love letter to the airhead

Calling Robert Sabel a purist would be missing the point. His Los Angeles-based shop, Roughchild Motorcycles, works exclusively on BMWs, without ever…

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