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Kingston Custom

Born with a mixture of oil and gasoline in his blood, Kingston Custom founder Dirk Oehlerking is now one of the world’s most recognized customizers.

He won his first motocross race riding a borrowed Yamaha and wearing rubber boots. In 1985 he became German champion and took part in the World Cup in Spain. By the time his riding career ended, he had won over 230 trophies and awards.

Today, his technical talent and passion is applied to very individual and extraordinary custom motorcycles—including official commissions from manufacturers such as BMW Motorrad.

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Kingston Custom BMW R18

Kingston’s elegant new R18 celebrates BMW Motorrad’s centenary

3 MONTHS AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

Whenever Dirk Oehlerking builds another custom BMW boxer, it feels like his signature art deco style has reached its zenith. But then the next project rolls into the Kingston Custom workshop, and the German artisan flips the script again. Flitting between vintage boxers and the newer BMW R18, Dirk constantly pushes himself, and his imagination,…

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BMW R18 bobber by Kingston Custom

Lo-fi boxer: A carbureted BMW R18 from Kingston Custom

10 MONTHS AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

We live in a world where you can stream entire discographies of music straight to your phone, yet vinyl sales are booming. Technology might be advancing at a relentless pace, but we’re still drawn to analog things—either for their charm, or for the sake of our own nostalgia. In this context, neo-retro motorcycles are something…

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BMW R100 for the Haas Museum by Kingston Custom

Hommage: Kingston’s BMW R100 pays tribute to Bobby Haas

1 YEAR AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

Bobby Haas left a giant hole in the custom scene when he passed away unexpectedly last year. As the owner and curator of the Haas Moto Museum, he was a bonafide patron of the art of motorcycle customization. And in that role, he formed deep personal relationships with the custom builders that helped to fill…

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BMW R nineT by Kingston Custom

Optional Extras: A stylish BMW R nineT by Kingston Custom

1 YEAR AGO / NO COMMENTS / CUSTOM MOTORCYCLES

BMW R nineT owners are spoiled for choice when it comes to personalization options. The bike has been out long enough that every major player in the aftermarket industry now has an array of bolt-on bits for it. But if you want something truly unique, you’re better off turning to a pro—like Dirk Oehlerking. Operating…

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Bike EXIF at the 2022 Malle Mile custom motorcycle show

The Art of Machine: Bike EXIF alumni at the 2022 Malle Mile

Malle London describes their annual Malle Mile event as “a non-stop celebration of the speed, music and art of the motorcycle culture.”…

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Classic Hagon Yamaha HL500 motocross bike

Monocoque Magic: A rare Hagon Yamaha HL500 motocrosser

We all know Hagon for their shocks, often fitted to the custom motorcycles that grace these pages. But company founder Alf Hagon’s…

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Custom BMW R18: Spirit Of Passion

BMW R18 by Kingston Custom: An Art Deco Meisterwerk

BMW has wasted no time getting the new R18 into the hands of customizers. Five months ago, before the Bavarian cruiser was…

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Honda CB650R street tracker by Kingston Custom

Clevere Kommission: Kingston’s CB650R street tracker

The Honda CB650R has a lot going for it. The middleweight roadster is easy to ride and well made, and it comes…

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BMW art deco motorcycle by Kingston Custom

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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Perfectly formed: A funky Yamaha MT-125 tracker from Kingston Custom

Perfectly formed: Kingston’s Yamaha MT-125 tracker

If you live in the USA, you probably won’t have seen the Yamaha MT-125. But the mini ‘hyper naked’ is popular in…

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2018 Honda Monkey tracker by Kingston Custom

Monkey Business: Kingston revamps the iconic mini bike

The Glemseck 101 festival being held this weekend is a high-octane celebration of speed and power. At this very moment, thousands of…

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The Black Phantom BMW: Kingston Custom takes a leap into the dark

The Black Phantom: Kingston takes a leap into the dark

There are one hit wonders, and then there’s Dirk Oehlerking. The German custom builder can’t put a foot wrong, churning out hit…

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