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BMW Cafe Racer

The German company BMW Motorrad built its first motorcycle, the R32, in 1923. Powered by a 494cc flat-twin boxer the R32’s horizontally opposed engine configuration became an iconic feature of BMW motorcycles throughout their history. In later years they also developed the flat-four engine used in models like the K100. This engine was coined the ‘flying brick’ due to its bulky appearance. Despite its unfortunate nickname the flat-four still the level of performance that earned BMW their well-respected reputation.

Older BMW “airhead” boxer twins and R series models are popular choices for BMW cafe racer projects. With some models featuring bolt-on subframes and others sporting aluminum fuel tanks, choosing a BMW as the donor for your project has its benefits. In more recent years BMW has embraced the custom scene by creating the R Nine T. The BMW R9T was designed and built specifically with customization in mind.

In our archives, you’ll find countless BMW cafe racer features that are a great source of inspiration and tips for anyone hoping to build their own.

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Green Scot – VTR Customs DBR9T

“A Scottish businessman reached out to us after seeing our bikes. He asked us to customise his own brand new...
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A New Chapter: Diamond Atelier BMW R100R MK One

After a 2 year hiatus, the Munich-based custom motorcycle powerhouse Diamond Atelier is back. Despite big changes in the company’s...
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The Rise – Custom Creations BMW R100R

What better way to celebrate a motorcycle workshop’s 10 year anniversary than with a build that showcases everything they’re capable...
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Dynamite – Unikat BMW K1100LT

Mentioning Grand Tourer and cafe racer in the same sentence isn’t something you’ll see me do often. That’s because bikes...
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Counter Balance BMW R60/5

The BMW, which belongs to a friend of Weston, was originally introduced into the family by his ‘Uncle Lou’ and...
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GP Design Diva R1200S

“The Diva project was inspired by BMW motorcycles of twenties, taking their class and elegance and blending it with modern...
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Shining Example – Mitch Witkamp’s BMW K1100LT Cafe Racer

The bar has definitely been raised in the custom motorcycle scene. If you’re planning on impressing anyone a bolt-on seat,...
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The little things that count

As 2014 comes to an end I thought I’d take a (close up) look at some of the incredible work...
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Bike Of The Day: 1981 BMW R100RT Cafe Racer

This 1981 BMW R100RT underwent modifications, including rebuilding the air-cooled 980cc opposed twin and installing a custom quarter fairing, electrical...
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Team Incomplete BMW Boxer

After a 70mph spill this BMW Boxer was in no state to be ridden. The bikes wheels, forks and engine...
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BMW R90S by Sébastien Beaupère

You may remember the somewhat controversial Buell Norton Manx I featured a couple of months ago? Well it’s back and it’s...
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Deco Dream Bike – 1934 BMW R7

Could a motorcycle be any more beautiful? This is a fully restored 1934 BMW R7 and it’s the only one...
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Boesch 100 – VTR Customs BMW K100

  “The most elaborate and beautiful K100 we have ever built” For this unique collaboration, VTR Customs ironically chose a...
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A Father’s Pride: WiMoto ‘Alfonso’ BMW R100RT

The greatest gift a father can give his son is to believe in him. Wido Veldkamp is an industrial design...
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Bike Of The Day: 2015 BMW R Nine T – PC.02 By Pier City Custom 

This BMW R Nine T is a retro-inspired sports bike that has been significantly customized to create the original ‘PC.02’...
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BikeBiz R nineT Sun Kist

According to Mark Condon of BikeBiz “Our team really know their bikes, so depending on the customer we can give...
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Bike Of The Day: 1971 BMW R75/5 Custom

Cognito Moto, based in Richmond, Virginia, revamped a 1971 BMW R75/5 into a striking “brat tracker.” The motorcycle showcases a...
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Cherry’s BMW R Nine T Highway Fighter

Last year I had the pleasure of attending the Mooneyes show in Japan. The builder that took out best of show...
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Bike Of The Day: Custom 1981 BMW R100RT Cafe Racer

Bill Costello crafted this custom café racer out of a 1981 BMW R100RT, intending to create a sleek urban ride...
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Bike Of The Day: 1983 BMW R100 Cafe Racer

The Bavarian Cafe of Costa Mesa, California, undertook a cafe racer-style modification of this 1983 BMW R100 around 2013. The...
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Bad ass BMW

  Ok I know it’s getting ridiculous now. Yet another BMW based Cafe Racer. This is the last one for...
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Top 5 modern motorcycles to customise

One of the biggest decisions you’ll make when building your own Cafe Racer, or any style of custom motorcycle for...
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Shutter speed

Another cool motorcycling video brought to you by The Selvedge Yard. If you can get past the Bourne Identity-esque erratic...
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Black Beauty – JM Customs BMW R45

“This project kicked off with a stock 1982 BMW R45 that had laid dormant in our client’s garage for almost...
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Bavarian Beauty – 86 Gear R100 RT

Christian Boosen runs 86 Gear Motorcycles, a custom motorcycle shop in Warsaw, Poland. Growing up alongside the Dutch border in...
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Out of the Box – BMW R NineT Racer

As BMW Motorrad put it, the R9T Racer is “Style in the fast lane.” It’s a fitting statement for this...
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German Superstar – Hammer Kraftrad R9T

Early this year Hammer received an invitation to work on the project direct from BMW Motorrad and gladly took up...
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Scarecrow 2: Vytautas Alekna’s BMW K1100LT

I’ve written articles about thousands of custom motorcycles, but every so often a bike crosses my radar that’s unlike anything...
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GIRDER YOUR LOINS: A BMW R NineT Neo Racer from Moto Adonis

When it comes to building custom bikes, taking the path less travelled is never the easy option. Sure, cafe racers...
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Bike Of The Day: Custom 1993 BMW R100R

Plam Werks, located in Hendersonville, North Carolina, undertook the customization of this remarkable 1993 BMW R100R motorcycle. The bike underwent...
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RetroRides K100 Cafe Racer

Brazillian workshop Retrorides is the result of forty years of hard work by two generations of the Lourenço family. Nestled...
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Chop Talk – Revival Cycles BMW R18

The Katze is finally out of the Tasche. BMW Motorrad has unveiled its highly anticipated R18 concept. As we all...
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Classic motorcycle images by Paul Hart

In our opinion there’s nothing better than when a talented photographer turns his camera’s attention to classic motorbikes. These shots...
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Bike Of The Day: 1970 Norton Ala ‘Verda Custom

Daniel Delfour, an experienced violin maker, decided to channel his artistic sensibility into crafting a truly extraordinary motorcycle. Combining a...
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VTR Rad Roadster – Goodwood BMW R1200R

The compact, muscular R1200R with it’s classic, flat twin engine and naked design was the perfect starting point, but it...
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Bike Of The Day: Custom 1978 BMW R80/7 by Upcycle Garage

This 1978 BMW R80/7 was modified by Upcycle Motor Garage into a bobber and fitted it with military-spec Firestone tractor...
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Jerikan BMW R80 Cafe Racer

I can confidently say this is the first time I’ve featured a custom motorcycle that was influenced by Keira Knightley. Jeremy at...
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Splendid Six – Jesse Scott Baumann BMW R90/6

The year is 1973 and Bavarian Motor Works has just celebrated their 50th anniversary. In addition, they’ve also just completed...
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Bike Of The Day: Custom BMW R100RT By Upcycle Garage

Upcycle Garage created a unique BMW motorcycle, which is one of two cafe racers built by them. The bike, originally...
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Bavarian Café BMW R100 LSB

Some people profess to being obsessed by a brand because they own 2 or 3 things said brand has made....
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Rhombus 1000 – Valtoron Max Boxer BMW R100RS

More and more motorcycle workshops are utilising advanced manufacturing technologies to realise their custom creations. 10 years ago three-dimensional computer-aided...
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BMW Cafe Racer

The Roach – BMW K1100 RS Cafe Racer

This isn’t the first time we’ve featured a BMW cafe racer that’s been put together by a BMW car enthusiast....
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Nitrous injected Cafe Racer

Anyone got any details on this beast?...
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For Her – Wrench Kings BMW R100

Looking back over the last 11 years of running this website the thing I’ve enjoyed the most is seeing workshops...
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Nitro Cycles BMW K100 Cafe Racer

Nitro Cycles are a relatively new workshop to the Spanish custom scene and this BMW K100 RS Cafe Racer represents...
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Silver Star – CRNS BMW R100R

During its impressive 20-year run, there were 81 different model variations of the BMW R100. The iconic boxer has been...
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Bike Of The Day: Custom BMW R100R

This BMW R100R underwent an extensive modification process to enhance its performance and aesthetics. The modifications included refinishing the wire-spoke...
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Ready for Action – Hellraiser R100 Scrambler

We have a serious soft spot for BMW cafe racers but we’re also big fans of Scrambler styled Beemers. There’s...
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High Octane BMW HPnineT

Jeffry Sol’s BMW R nineT has been somewhat of a social media sensation since it was unveiled at the Big...
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Zweite Runde: BMW Motorrad 2024 R 12 NineT

It’s been almost 10 years since BMW Motorrad released the R nineT. Technologically the Boxer-powered Roadster wasn’t anything groundbreaking. Its...
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Second Course – Moto Essence BMW R75/5

Repeat customers are the bread and butter of every business. Unfortunately, for some businesses, such as custom motorcycle builders, most...
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Made in China – Mandrill BMW R90

Back in 2012 four like-minded friends decided enough was enough. Driven by their desire to build and ride custom bikes...
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BMW R80 by Workshop Maquerelle

I’ve always loved the use of wood in cars. When I was young a neighbor converted an old ’30s Chevy into...
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R3 Racer – Sinroja BMW R110 R

Growing up in India the Sinroja brothers, Rahul and Birju, developed an out of the ordinary love for motorcycles. In...
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TIGER’S TALE – Titanium BMW R100GS

Twin Shock Division (TSD) Motorcycles is a tiny shop located in the Ukranian capital of Kiev. Headed by the talented...
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Bike Of The Day: 2014 BMW R Nine T Sport Custom

Introducing the remarkable BMW R Nine T Sport Custom, a unique motorcycle that underwent an extensive two-year transformation, requiring substantial...
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One of None: Verner Motorcycles BMW Zero RS

Building a custom motorcycle means owning a one-of-a-kind machine. A unique, personal expression that merges your individual style with performance...
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The Classic Racer – NCT BMW R100 RS

Austria’s NCT Motorcycles are this week’s ‘talk of the town’ with 3 of their awesome builds appearing on custom motorcycle...
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Boxermeister: The Jägermeister Group 5 M1 inspired R9T by Zweiradwerke

Zweiradwerke is a BMW Motorrad authorized dealership and moto cafe in the Bavarian city of Rosenheim. Their headquarters offers a...
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The Catcycle – Catwoman’s Motorcycle from The Batman Movie

The latest instalment of the Batman movie series directed by Matt Reeves is due to hit US cinema screens in...
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Bike Of The Day: Plam Werks BMW R1070S Custom Motorcycle

This is a 1993 BMW R100R that was customized by Plam Werks in North Carolina. It has a metallic blue...
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Blue Fix – Sinroja R19 BMW R80/7

Customer requests and customer needs are two very different things. UK’s Sinroja Motorcycles are always happy to oblige with customer...
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BMW Roadster Revolution

I love a good concept bike. An open brief and an aim to push the boundaries, breach new territory and...
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Razor Sharp – Gas & Oil BMW R Nine T

Unless you’re buying a Harley-Davidson most dealerships don’t offer much in the way of customisation at the time of sale....
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Bike Of The Day: 1977 BMW R75/7 Cafe Racer

This 1977 BMW R75/7 was transformed into a cafe racer, featuring modifications such as a carbon-fiber cafe-style bump seat and...
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Simplicity Through Detail – Octavia BMW G650X

Don’t get me wrong, the BMW thumper is a great utilitarian machine. The reliability of the simple 650cc Rotax engine...
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Green with Envy – Vanity BMW R80RT

I’ve seen enough BMW cafe racer builds to last a lifetime. That doesn’t mean I don’t want to see any...
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Bigger Badder Beemer – Gallows Garage K120

Perth’s Kaylan Galloway is a guy who likes to do things the hard way. Probably because he can. A welder...
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Bike Of The Day: BMW R Nine T Racer

BMW made a cardinal sin when they created the cafe racer variation of the R Nine T. They down-graded its...
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Bike Of The Day: 2019 BMW R nineT Option 719

The BMW R nineT, part of BMW’s Heritage line, is a classically styled café racer that seamlessly combines vintage and...
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The Monza – WalzWerk Schizzo BMW R100 Monolever

It makes perfect sense that one of the world’s top custom BMW motorcycle builders is based in Germany. Under the...
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Usable Style – Lord Drake BMW R Sport Edition

After the success of his first custom bike series, Fran Manen of Lord Drake Kustoms knew he was on to...
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The Black Bull – Deep Creek Cycleworks R Nine T

BMW struck a chord in the custom motorcycle scene when they released the R Nine T. Powered by a bulletproof...
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BMW R80 Ruby Racer

Hot on the heels of my recent post about Les Ateliers Ruby’s leather jackets UK based, custom workshop Kevil’s Speed Shop,...
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Blue Beered – AMP Motorcycles’ 1983 BMW R65

Custom bikes often opt for a shock and awe approach to make an impact in this modern, social media-saturated world....
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Bike Of The Day: 1984 BMW K100RT Cafe Racer

The transformation of this 1984 BMW K100RT into a cafe racer was a meticulous five-month project. The bike now exudes...
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Kompact Racer – BMW K1100 RS Cafe Racer

When a builder chooses to convert a tourer into a cafe racer it’s always a bit of a surprise to...
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Bike Of The Day: 1978 BMW R80/7 By Burn Up Company

The 1978 BMW R80/7 showcases a polished fuel tank complementing its black frame. It is equipped with a 797cc boxer...
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The Dagger – Matteucci Garage BMW R80ST

“I wanted to create an aggressive cafe racer with a design that separates it from the usual and a line...
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Angry Lane BMW R80S Cafe Racer

“We are first and foremost designers, we don’t consider ourselves as ‘builders’ or mechanics. We customize and have enough contacts...
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Inspired to build – Maverick BMW R100RS

I recently became acquainted with Maximiliaan van Kuyk of Maverick motorcycles. Max and his brothers stumbled into the Cafe Racer...
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Cafe Racer (BMW K1600 by Custom Works Zon)

Changing a motorcycle built for long rides into something truly bold is not an ordinary task. Most people see bikes...
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Number 5 is alive

More BMW Cafe goodness....
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Chop Talk – Kott Motorcycles BMW R80

One of the many amazing bikes on display at this year’s Handbuilt show in Austin was Dustin Kott’s BMW R80....
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Elegant Bastard R Nine T

After just having the pleasure of pretending to own an R Nine T for the past few days (keep an...
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Beemer in Blue – RetroMoto BMW R100 Scrambler

The bike started out as a fully faired stock ’95 BMW R100 that Junior agreed to customise for his newly...
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Monday motorbike blues…

It’s the start of yet another working week. What better way to get through the day than by drooling over...
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Neo Retro – OSE Magnum BMW R9T

The owner of the BMW came to the OSE workshop in search of a cafe racer conversion for his 2016...
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Earl Grey BMW R 100 Cafe Racer

This lovely BMW R 100 named the “Earl Grey” is currently up for sale through Urban Moto in Germany for...
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K-Speed BMW R100 Retro Cafe Racer

Established in 2002 the K-Speed business is spread over 12 stores around Thailand with its head quarters in Bangkok. Eak...
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Fifty Shades of Grey – Deep Creeks BMW K100

Building custom motorcycles is all about solving problems. This could be working around a modern electrical system, extracting additional horsepower...
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Classic Revival: Blackout Customs BMW K100RS

There’s something undeniably magical about the classics. In the early eighties, BMW released its K100RS. The landmark sport tourer was...
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Top 10 Cafe Racer Builds of 2020

Well, that wraps up yet another year of amazing cafe racer builds from custom workshops and backyard builders around the...
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1986 BMW K100 Restoration: From Non-Runner to Cafe Racer Dream

Taking on the restoration of a 1986 BMW K100, the builder dove into the project right after finishing another motorcycle....
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Bike Of The Day: 1992 BMW K1100 – Kustom Moto

Introducing the BMW K1100, a remarkable cafe racer-style motorcycle that pays homage to the legendary Bavarian ‘Flying Brick’. This particular...
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Same But Different – Ortolani R Nine T

Back in 2017, French builder Ortolani Customs wowed us with his metalworking prowess. His polished Ducati 1199 S earned him...
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Flight Ready – Kraftrad Noeda BMW K100 RS

When it comes to customising older BMW motorcycles the R series airheads are the most popular weapon of choice. Fuss-free...
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The BIG BOYS

There’s no denying that Guzzis and BWMs have the biggest, bulkiest looking engines of all the motorcycle manufacturers (not to...
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Heritage Boost – Berry Bads BMW R nineT

Kyohey Sugimoto, owner of Berrybads Motorcycles works out of a modest space in Ōtsu, the capital of Japan’s Shiga Prefecture....
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Two of a Kind – Engineered to Slide R Nine TE

I am Nigel Petrie from Engineered To Slide and I want to share with you my new BMW R Nine...
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