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…
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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.
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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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This BMW R nineT is a homage to Rickman Métisse
In the world of vintage desert sleds, the Rickman Triumph Métisse reigns supreme. It was a pretty legit scrambler in its day,…
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Vagabund’s R nine T custom comes with official approval
Most of us take it for granted that we can modify our bikes. As long as the VIN number is correct and…
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A Cautionary Tale: Inheriting a BMW R100GS project
Love ’em or hate ’em, BMW’s GS behemoths have dominated the ADV market for almost four decades now. Five years ago, the…
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It’s A Keeper: A K series built for a footballing legend
When one of Spain’s most legendary goalkeepers wanted a hot steed based on a BMW K series ‘brick,’ he knew just the…
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New from Diamond Atelier: The ‘Groot’ BMW scramblers
In the premier league of custom builders, Diamond Atelier’s place is secure. The sleek creations of the Munich workshop look better than…
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Shitanes 61: VTR Customs’ outrageous BMW R nineT
There’s a lot to be said for elegance and subtlety. And there’s also a time and place for going completely over the…
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