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BMW R100

The R100 was the mainstay of BMW’s range between 1976 and 1996, giving it an incredible 20-year production run. It’s now hugely popular with custom builders, who have transformed R100s into cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers and street trackers. Here’s our pick of the best.

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Speed Read, 7 March 2021

We’re heavy on Bavaria this week, with a blacked-out BMW R18 from Harley specialist MB Cycles and a flat track-inspired R100 from…

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Speed Read, 17 January 2021

This week’s selection is as varied as they come—from a new, ultra-modern electric motorcycle, to an eclectic BMW boxer with raw finishes.…

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1981 BMW R100RT cafe racer by Bolt Motor Co.

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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A custom BMW R80G/S built with a R100 donor

R100XE: The BMW R80G/S evolution we deserve

The BMW R80G/S created a new genre of motorcycling when it first appeared, and is considered an icon today. The ‘GS’ designation…

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Custom BMW motorcycle built for the Chicago photographer Trashhand

Federal x trashhand: Chicago’s finest bond over a BMW

Sometimes, a strange sequence of events sparks a lasting friendship. In this story, a sketchy eBay purchase and a work commission led…

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BMW art deco motorcycle by Kingston Custom

Good Ghost: Kingston Customs’ extraordinary BMW R100

Dirk Oehlerking has a portfolio of incredible builds, but there are two machines that stand out. They are the White Phantom and…

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BMW R100 RS cafe racer by WalzWerk

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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1982 BMW R100RS custom by Deus Japan

Analysis Paralysis: The BMW R100RS two ways, by Deus

Ever heard of analysis paralysis? It happens when you’ve got so many ideas, your project stalls because you can’t make your mind…

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Boxer Magic: A BMW airhead cafe racer from Lithuania

Boxer Magic: A BMW airhead cafe racer from Lithuania

Like many things from the early 90s, the BMW R100R suffers from an identity crisis. BMW released it as a sort of…

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BMW R100R scrambler by Ellaspede

Euro style, down under: Ellaspede’s BMW R100R

In the thriving world of BMW R-series customization, there’s a strong design trend in Europe that hasn’t taken off in other countries…

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A four-valve Krauser-powered custom BMW R100 from Ironwood

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…

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A pair of BMW R100 café racers from Upcycle Motor Garage

Boxer Twins: A pair of BMW R100 café racers from Upcycle

If you want to earn a living in the custom business, scale is everything. Reinventing the wheel with every build will be…

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