Zig when others zag: Niks’ custom BMW R80
There’s a definite formula for BMW airhead customs. A few years ago, European workshops like Café Racer Dreams in Madrid figured out…
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The ‘airhead’ boxers and R-series models are a good choice for BMW cafe racer projects. More recently, we’ve seen the rise of modern-day specials based on the R nineT.
Here you’ll find everything from traditional 60s-style cafe racers to neo-retro builds based on the newer models, including the K-series ‘flying brick’. It’s a good starting point to find the parts, seats and performance upgrades that’ll take your own BMW to the next level.
Cop this: Sinroja’s ex-police BMW R80 café racer
Sinroja Motorcycles have been producing sublime customs from their Leicestershire, England workshop for the past five years. This BMW R80 is their…
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Speed Read, 25 April 2021
We’re kicking things off this week with a chic Triumph Street Twin from FCR Original. We’ve also got a BMW R nineT…
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Cobra: A plug and play cafe racer kit for the R nineT
We interviewed the team behind the development of the BMW R nineT a few years ago. They were adamant about one thing:…
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Mutant Redux: A new version of Ironwood’s famous BMW
Arjan van den Boom is one of Europe’s most successful customizers. The founder of Ironwood Motorcycles has well over 50 builds to…
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Knockout: Bolt’s custom R100RT boxer
A new build from Spain’s Bolt Motor Co. is always a treat. The Valencia-based workshop has a history of high-end racecar preparation,…
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Nightcrawler: A BMW inspired by the F-117 Nighthawk
The BMW K100 used to be one of those ‘awkward’ bikes that are difficult to customize, but that reputation is rapidly disappearing.…
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On Sale Now: The 2021 Bike EXIF Motorcycle Calendar
The world’s most prestigious motorcycle calendar is back. The 2021 edition of the famous Bike EXIF wall calendar showcases 13 incredible new…
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Boxer Racer: North East Custom’s BMW R1150R Rockster
Does anyone remember the BMW R1150R Rockster? It was an attempt by BMW to inject some edginess into their capable but somewhat…
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Radikal Klassisch: Moto Essence’s BMW R80 roadster
Every style of custom motorcycle has a clear-cut formula, but we like it best when builders tear up the blueprint and blur…
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Monza: WalzWerk’s best BMW cafe racer yet?
Most custom builders are low-volume guys. It’s often a sideline to a day job, or part of a wider operation selling parts.…
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M Power: Giving the BMW K100RS a modern edge
A few years ago, building a cafe racer usually meant imbuing it with a sense of nostalgia. But these days, the custom…
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