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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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.
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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Is it time BMW offered an R nineT ‘Dakar’ variant?
When it comes to racing, BMW is all about superbikes these days. But until the turn of the century, the Bavarians were…
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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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Modern Klassiker: A BMW R60/5 ready for another 50 years
Motorcycles have come a long way in the last half century, but for some folks, the allure of old machines is too…
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Exklusiv! The first custom based on the factory BMW R18
Before the BMW R18 officially broke cover, the Bavarian marque teased us with concepts and customs that showcased the whopping 1,802 cc…
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Ricky 800: Imagining a Rickman BMW R80 desert racer
The world’s first big-bore dual sport, the BMW R80G/S, broke cover forty years ago. Born from off-road competition, it soon dominated at…
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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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Dark Matter: A blacked-out BMW R80 bobber from Untitled
Untitled Motorcycles is not your standard custom outfit. Output is hardly prolific, but the bikes invariably create ripples. And the founders operate…
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