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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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.
Pole Position: A BMW from one of Spain’s top race shops
We thought we were tired of seeing classic BMW boxers with skinny seats, but as it turns out, we were wrong. Bolt…
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Dirty 30: Bolt Motor Co.’s BMW street scrambler
We’d love to peak behind the curtain at Bolt Motor Co. Shop boss Adrián Campos is also the sporting director for Campos…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 7 July, 2019
We’ve got two very different track bikes on offer this week: a modern BMW endurance racer, and a Ducati 999 from XTR…
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Achilles: BMW’s new R1250RS gets the drag bike treatment
In Europe, the Sultans of Sprint competition produces some of the wackiest drag bikes, year on year. It’s written in the rules:…
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Type 18: Auto Fabrica builds a futuristic concept for BMW
The 21st century ‘alt moto’ custom scene was built on a love for classic style. But lately we’ve seen a trend towards…
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Eye Candy: The Motorcycles of the Concorso d’Eleganza
Every year since 1929, rare and classic vehicles have lined the lawns of Villa d’Este and Villa Erba on the banks of…
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A look at the star of Villa d’Este: BMW’s Concept R18
It’s no secret that BMW Motorrad has a big-bore cruiser in the works. And the teaser campaign has been inspired—with spectacular scratch-built…
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Thor: A next-level R nineT Urban G/S from Sweden
Using a BMW R nineT Urban G/S as a base, this blacked-out and carbon-fiber clad scrambler mixes craftsmanship with a generous helping…
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The limits of endurance: A BMW R80 with Ducati flair
The Japanese custom scene continues to amaze us. Even though the internet shrinks the world, there are still gems in the East…
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A camouflaged BMW K1100 (with an e-bike to match)
Traditional cafe racers are typically designed with restraint high on the agenda. But we’re just as enthused by customs that trade reservedness…
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Two by Four: A pair of wild BMW S1000 customs from VTR
VTR have a rep for building some of the wildest BMW customs. There’s a regular stream of Bavarian metal rolling through their…
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