Knockout Krauser: A four-valve R100 from Ironwood
Ironwood Custom Motorcycles get frequent requests for their signature R-Series BMW bobbers. But when a regular client rolled in with a unique…
Read more »The ‘airhead’ flat twin boxers and R-series motorcycles are great choices for BMW cafe racer projects. More recently, we’ve seen the rise of modern-day specials based on the BMW R nineT, which was designed to be easily customized, with a bolt-on subframe and modular electrical system.
Here you’ll find traditional 60s-style cafe racers based on the BMW R75 and R100, plus neo-retro builds based on newer models including the K100 ‘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—and get inspiration from other BMW cafe racer builders on the custom scene.
Ironwood Custom Motorcycles get frequent requests for their signature R-Series BMW bobbers. But when a regular client rolled in with a unique…
Read more »There’s a reason we don’t see many BMW K-series customs, and it’s because they’re tough to work with. The K is physically…
Read more »Not one but two incredible BMW builds, plus a wild Honda dual sport scooter, a rare Egli-Triumph track bike, and a muscular…
Read more »Custom motorcycles are often criticized for putting aesthetics over functionality. But performance is still at the top of the list for builders…
Read more »Quality over quantity this week, with four rather than five new builds: two Beemers, and two Triumphs. All are surprisingly practical, finely…
Read more »There’s no denying the BMW R nineT’s hit status. It’s fun to ride, comes in six great flavors, and lends itself well…
Read more »If you want to earn a living in the custom business, scale is everything. Reinventing the wheel with every build will be…
Read more »We thought we were tired of seeing classic BMW boxers with skinny seats, but as it turns out, we were wrong. Bolt…
Read more »The Japanese custom scene continues to amaze us. Even though the internet shrinks the world, there are still gems in the East…
Read more »Traditional cafe racers are typically designed with restraint high on the agenda. But we’re just as enthused by customs that trade reservedness…
Read more »The custom moto show scene is booming in the US. Off the top of our heads there’s the Brooklyn Invitational on the…
Read more »You may not know the name Cam Elkins, but there’s a good chance you’re familiar with his work. He’s the man behind…
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