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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.

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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Custom BMW G450X enduro by Auto Fabrica

Enduro AF: Auto Fabrica customizes the BMW G450X

If it wasn’t for the massive logos that run the length of this creation, we wouldn’t have picked it for an Auto…

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Custom BMW R100 by WalzWerk

Four digit score: This BMW is WalzWerk’s 1,000th custom

Turning motorcycle customization into a sustainable business is hard enough, but Marcus Walz has taken it to another level. His company, WalzWerk,…

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BMW R100R bobber by Niks Motorcycles

Three in one: A BMW R100R bobber with an adaptable tail

A design can be elevated by taking elements away rather than adding them. Sometimes it’s about what’s there, and sometimes it’s about…

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Custom BMW R69 with BMW 700 engine

Perilous Endeavor: A BMW R69 with half a car engine

Old BMW airheads have always been easy targets for customization. The motors are simple and easy to work on, the bodywork is…

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Custom BMW K75 by Motocrew

Ice Kool: A custom 1985 BMW K75 by Motocrew

It’s no longer uncommon to see old K-series BMWs go under the knife. But that doesn’t mean that every custom K is…

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BMW R100 café racer series by Renard Motorcycles

Small batch: Renard’s stylish BMW R100 café racer series

Building one-of-one customs for a living would be most motorcyclists’ idea of heaven. However, like an author trying to write the sequel…

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Speed Read, September 18, 2022

We kick this weekend’s edition of Speed Read off with two very different BMW K100 customs. Then we bring you a Yamaha…

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BMW R80 café racer by 72 HKG Performance

Sekhmet: A BMW boxer café racer with an 80s vibe

It’s amazing how versatile the classic BMW boxer is is. Do you want a long, low and mean drag bike? A rough…

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