Bolt Motor Co. is the sister company to Campos Racing, a Spanish team that has competed in the GP2, GP3 and Formula 3 World Championships.
Run by Adrián Campos, Bolt specializes in cafe racers in general and BMW builds in particular—with a focus on the older R- and K-series bikes. With a well-equipped workshop in Valencia and extremely experienced mechanics on call, Bolt customs are mechanically sound, usually heavily upgraded, and have a simple, classic style.
Remember the Suzuki DR Big? Born from Suzuki’s late-80s factory Dakar rally bike, it featured bold styling and the biggest single-cylinder engine on the market. It would go on to become iconic—so iconic, that Suzuki even brought back its styling in recent years, with their V-Strom 1050 XT adventure bike. Despite how distinct the DR…
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It’s all about racing lines this week. We kick off with a BMW K-series café racer, followed by a classy Moto Guzzi Le Mans II, a sharp Buell Lightning S1 and a rare Rau Kawasaki GPZ1100. We finish off with a quick look at a MotoGP docuseries that’s hitting screens soon.
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One thing we rarely talk about in the custom world is the ability of the rider. But maybe we should. Because a client who takes a Gixxer to track days and runs fast laps is unlikely to be happy riding a retro roadster with Firestone tires and a flat spot in the middle of the…
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Two customs from Spain this week: a crisp and understated Thruxton RS from Tamarit, and a repurposed Ducati 750 SS from Bolt. We also take a closer look at a stunning new electric racebike from the Netherlands, and report on a rare motorcycle festival that managed to go ahead as planned … in Russia.
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A new build from Spain’s Bolt Motor Co. is always a treat. The Valencia-based workshop has a history of high-end racecar preparation,…
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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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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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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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By the time the nineties rolled around, the reputation of the Honda CB750 was losing its luster. The iconic straight four had…
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There’s something strange going on with the BMW K-series. A couple of years ago, most bike builders wouldn’t touch one with a…
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Many of the world’s top racing drivers love two wheels just as much as four. We all know Lewis Hamilton rides an…
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Most custom builders are juggling careers, building bikes as a side gig. Adrián Campos falls into that category: he’s the sporting director…
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