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…
Read more »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 quite a few masterful builds covered on these pages.
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…
Read more »
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…
Read more »
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…
Read more »
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…
Read more »
Class Act: A millimeter-perfect BMW airhead from Sinroja
In just four years, Sinroja has become one of the most talked-about custom shops in England. As immaculately finished bikes set sail…
Read more »
Arresting: Renard’s ex-police BMW K75 RT
There’s a clean, sharp vibe to the bikes that come out of Renard Speed Shop. Estonia’s finest custom builders don’t have a…
Read more »
Birdcage: Revival Cycle’s Titanium-Caged BMW Boxer
BMW Motorrad have something big in the works. All they’ve shown us so far is a boxer engine and a drivetrain…but they’ve…
Read more »
Shakedown 1979: Hookie’s super-practical BMW R100
The battle between form and function rages on a daily basis in the custom scene. As much as we hate to admit…
Read more »
Boys and their toys: A BMW G310 from VTR
As the dedicated custom arm of a premium BMW motorcycle dealer in Switzerland, VTR Customs is used to working on high-end Bavarian…
Read more »
The Best of the Outlier’s Guild Motorcycle Show
The custom moto show scene is booming in the US. Off the top of our heads there’s the Brooklyn Invitational on the…
Read more »
The Keeper: Gasoline builds a BMW R series for Cam Elkins
You may not know the name Cam Elkins, but there’s a good chance you’re familiar with his work. He’s the man behind…
Read more »