M Power: Giving the BMW K100RS a modern edge
A few years ago, building a cafe racer usually meant imbuing it with a sense of nostalgia. But these days, the custom…
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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.
Unkonventionell: Eastern Spirit Garage’s BMW R80
Eastern Spirit Garage is probably Poland’s premier custom workshop. But they focus on quality over quantity, with fewer than a dozen builds…
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Gentleman’s Express: Revival’s ‘BMW R90Esq’ restomod
The custom scene is replete with R-series BMWs, but they still split opinion. Purists say they’re classics that should be kept original;…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 17 May, 2020
The almost forgotten BMW R1150R gets a makeover from the Austrian shop NCT. Plus news of a Ducati Scrambler design contest, and…
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FlatNine: A BMW R nineT tracker from VTR
With five different models in the range, there’s a BMW R nineT to suit most tastes—from the cafe-styled Racer to the classic…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 10 May, 2020
We’ve gone global this week, with a brutal BMW K100RS from Poland, a Triumph Scrambler with a desert sled vibe from Italy,…
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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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The Arkitekt: A bold and brassy BMW R75/6 from Austria
Certain bikes tend to attract formulaic builds. And when it comes to customizing, BMW airheads in particular tread a well-worn path. But…
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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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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 12 April, 2020
A new limited production BMW R NineT from Germany, a slammed Sportster built by two of Jakarta’s top custom shops, and a…
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Now that’s slammed: A BMW R nineT from Zillers Garage
There’s a special place in the custom motorcycle scene for motorcycles that eschew practicality, in order to push boundaries. This BMW R…
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Here’s the new BMW R18, with specs, prices and more
It’s been ten months since BMW Motorrad threw the wraps off the Concept R18 prototype. Today we’re finally getting a clear look…
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