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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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 quite a few masterful builds covered on these pages.
Speed Read, 22 November 2020
A Ducati 848 that pays homage to the classic 750 SuperSport, a lean, mean and green Triumph Thruxton RS, and an easy-going…
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Speed Read, 15 November 2020
A peek at a seriously cool cyberpunk scooter concept from BMW, plus an R100 rescued from the wrecker’s yard in Spain, a…
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Speed Read, 8 November 2020
Royal Enfield set their sights on the small bike market this week with the new Meteor 350, while Voxan break records with…
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Speed Read, 25 October 2020
News from two major OEMs this week, as BMW Motorrad update the R nineT, and Honda release a new Grom. Plus we’ve…
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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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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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The BMW G650 Xcountry reimagined as a street tracker
If you ask us, the BMW G650 Xcountry was ahead of its time. First released in 2007, it encapsulated the tracker vibe…
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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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TOMA #22: A BMW R1150GS for an expert adventure rider
At the risk of stating the obvious, some bikes are easier to customize than others. Pick a Triumph Bonneville or Harley Sportster,…
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Multinational: A British Racing Green BMW from California
Any project worth doing has a few challenges along the way. This tidy BMW R75/5 started out as a true basket case,…
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The enigmatic Blechmann builds a custom R18 for BMW
The BMW R18 hasn’t officially hit the streets yet, but that hasn’t stopped BMW Motorrad from getting the hulking 1800 cc cruiser…
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