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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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Bike Of The Day: 1975 BMW R45 Café Racer

The bike you see here is a fully restored BMW motorcycle from the 1970s, converted into a café racer. It...
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Transforming a Tourer – Si Mantas R1200RT

In full dress, the BMW R1200RT tips the scales at hefty 259kg. This is by no means an ideal starting...
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The Butler: BMW R100 Cafe Racer by The Suited Racer

Located in New York City, The Suited Racer considers himself a ‘living piece of conceptual art’. The multidisciplinary artist creates...
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Bike Of The Day: 1987 BMW K100LT Café Racer

The Retro Rebuilds workshop in Rockford, Michigan transformed a 1987 BMW K100LT motorcycle into a stylish cafe racer. The bike...
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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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Against the Clock – XTR Pepo BMW R100RS

Imagine this scenario: A bike magazine hands you a box-fresh 1978 BMW R100RS and the concept rendering for a fantastic,...
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T Minus – Deep Creek BMW R nineT

The cafe racer in BMW’s R nineT heritage series won hearts with its sleek styling. However, motorcycle journalists brought a...
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Blitz BMW R60 Great Escape

Why let a little Snow stop you from getting out on your motorcycle? Here’s Blitz motorcycles solution to your winter blues....
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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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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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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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BMW R1200R Cafe Racer

There’s no denying that classic BMW motorcycles make great looking Cafe Racers, but if you’re looking to build a modern...
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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: BMW R65 Cafe Racer “Blue” by Lord Drake Kustoms

Lord Drake Kustoms, a motorcycle customization workshop in Malaga, transformed a 1984 BMW R65 into a cafe racer style for...
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BMW R80 Big Tank

This drastically customised BMW R80 is the brainchild of Oaky and JJ from Griffin Spares in Sydney. “Sometimes the best...
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Bike Of The Day: 1978 BMW R100S Custom

This 1978 BMW R100S underwent a scrambler-style customization, showcasing various enhancements. The replacement tank has been skillfully repainted in a...
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BWM Cafe Racer “The Bull”

Stumbled across this 1961 BMW R69s Cafe Racer named “The Bull” today. It’s a strange combination of parts but it...
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Nitrous injected Cafe Racer

Anyone got any details on this beast?...
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Sprintbeemer by Lucky Cat Garage

Europe’s largest Cafe Racer event, the Glemseck 101, just took place in Stuttgart, Germany. Now in its 5th year, the...
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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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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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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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Built on a Budget BMW R100RS custom

It all began when Hieronymus spotted an MC club member’s BMW boxer parked on a sidewalk in Paris. Sitting in...
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Plasma Customs BMW R65

Every so often a custom motorcycle appears in my inbox that is so unique it stops me in my tracks....
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Fusion of Man and Machine – Digimoto BMW R1200R

The Digimoto project was a collaboration between industrial designer Christian Zanzotti, product development agency Greydev and BMW aftermarket experts Wunderlich....
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Future Cafe – Jay Donovan’s BMW R 18 Cafe Racer

I bet the last thing Edgar Heinrich and the BMW Motorrad Design team ever expected to see was their behemoth...
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An-Bu Customs BMW K100 RS

For many years the United States was the biggest source of inspiration for custom motorcycle builders around the world. Then...
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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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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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BMW R Nine T – Ride Review

Of all the bike reviews I’ve done, handing the keys back for the BMW R Nine T has been the...
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Lucky for One – BMW R80 Cafe Racer

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Fond Memories – JOE’S BMW R100RT

Nostalgia can be a powerful motivator. For Joe Loss of Fremantle, Western Australia it started in his teenage years when...
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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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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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This Beemer’s Got Back – Speakeasy Motors R100T

Sometimes it’s a single detail that defines a build. Just one modification or handmade part that takes a custom motorcycle...
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Shop with Confidence – KSpeed BMW K1100LT Cafe Racer

Trust is one of the biggest hurdles for any business. But once it is achieved, success will follow. After amassing...
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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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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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Tank Moto Kickass Cafe Racer

Last weekend we officially released issue 7 of Tank Moto. Packed with awesome motorcycle features from around the world this...
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Bike Of The Day: 1980 BMW R100/7 Custom

In 2018, Federal Moto of Chicago crafted this 1980 BMW R100/7, undertaking various modifications. Their work included the creation of...
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Job Done – Cognito Moto BMW R75/5 Cafe Racer

One of the hardest parts of a custom bike build is deciding when it’s done. This same problem applies to...
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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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Bike Of The Day: 1975 BMW R75/6 Cafe Racer

This 1975 BMW R75/6 underwent a three-year transformation into a cafe racer. The bike is finished in metallic silver with...
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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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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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Vault BMW R100 Cafe Racer

It’s been a couple of years since I first featured one of Kevin Hills custom builds. Since then under his...
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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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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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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: 1983 BMW R80ST Scrambler

In 2016, C&J Motorrad of Victoria, Minnesota, transformed this 1983 BMW R80ST into a scrambler masterpiece. The modification involved adjusting...
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El Solitario Gonzo BMW R45

This happens when one of the world’s most creative custom workshops decides that they need to customise their shop bike....
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Cut Snake – BMW R100RT café racer

“I thought to myself, if I can fix and maintain a 40 million dollar yacht, then I can build a...
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Marc’s BMW R100S Street Scrambler

BMW’s stalwart R100 was offered in various guises from 1976 to 1996. The 980cc boxer twins made adequate power, had...
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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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Bike Of The Day: 1985 BMW R80 Custom

This 1985 BMW R80 underwent modifications, including refinishing the fuel tank and frame in black, fitting a shortened rear subframe...
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Father’s Son – Le Bouterollier BMW R60/7

Experiences from our youth can have a profound effect on what we do later in life. For Jean-Pierre, it was...
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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: 1982 BMW R100RT Cafe Racer

This 1982 BMW R100RT has been customized in the cafe racer style. The fuel tank, front fender, and custom fiberglass...
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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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Elkhart Lake Vintage Motorcycle Races

Big thanks to Collin Christenbury for sending in these shots he took at the Vintage Motorcycle Races & Show in Elkhart Lake...
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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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Bonneville Speed Week 2012 photos

The 2012 Bonneville Speed Week is wrapping up for another year. Thankfully it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot...
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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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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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Cafe Racer Evolution – Mark II EVO R100R

Building one-off projects for individual customers has its benefits, but it isn’t the most reliable income model for a custom...
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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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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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3 Key Ingredients: Differs Moto BMW R100 R Resto-Mod

At first glance, you could be forgiven for assuming this custom motorcycle is based on a model from BMW Motorrad’s...
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On Trend – Rogue Motorcycles BMW R65

Even in the motorcycle world, trends, like all things in life, come and go. The cafe racer scene has seen...
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The Doppelgänger – Meister Engineering BMW R Nine T

Building 2 identical motorcycles probably wouldn’t sound all that appealing to most builders. But for Antoine Meister who runs the...
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Kalifornia Dreaming – UMC BMW R100

Hugo Eccles and the Untitled Motorcycles team are capable of building pretty much whatever they can dream up. Their custom...
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New Direction – BMW R100 Cafe Racer

“As the story goes my first word was ‘car’ rather than ‘mummy’. I’m not so sure whether this is the...
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Johnnie Wash BMW R Nine T

The Johnnie Wash R Nine T series features 3 different models of which the Brown is the most extensively modified....
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BMW Cafe Racer

Jekyll & Hyde – BMW K1100 by David Manchester

When he’s not fabricating parts for submarines (Yes, you read that right) David Manchester is building bespoke furniture or helping...
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Self Expression – IMB14 Venice BMW R80

We’ve all had a gut full of 2020 and I’m sure most people would agree they’ll be glad to see...
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Bike Of The Day: Nnoto Nostalgia BMW R Nine T

Florida’s Nmoto Studio blew us away with their stunning R7 inspired kit for the BMW R Nine T. BMW Motorrad’s...
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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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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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Bike Of The Day: BMW R100RS By Upcycle Garage

Upcycle Garage designed and built two cafe racers, and this custom BMW motorcycle is one of them. It was originally...
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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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Modern Heritage – Road Burner BMW R80

Two motorcycle obsessed friends building bikes for a living. It sounds like the perfect life to be living. This is...
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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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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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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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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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Speed Blur – JSK Moto BMW R9T

We’re big fans of the work of Californian motorcycle builder Samuel Kao and his workshop JSK Moto Co. JSK motorcycles...
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Sunday Screening – Cognito BMW R75 Build

Our friends over at Cognito Moto have been toiling away on their latest custom BMW R75 project. The project was...
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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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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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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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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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Love It or Hate It: It Rocks! Bikes BMW K1 ‘Limbo’

When it debuted, the BMW K1 was Marmite for motorcyclists. They either loved it or hated it. The radical sports...
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Bike Of The Day: 1983 BMW R100 Cafe Racer

This 1983 BMW R100 was transformed into a cafe racer by Untitled Motorcycles in San Francisco, California. Throughout the process,...
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Golden Touch – Cognito BMW R75/5

Of all the boxers the BMW R75/5 models with the “toaster” tank are a firm favourite. They are less angular...
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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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Bruce Walker and VVMC on Cafe Racer TV

This great video featuring musician/songwriter/producer Butch Walker was pulled together by Mann-made Pictures for Cafe Racer TV. Butch talks about...
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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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Hard-hitting Featherweight: Bolt Motor Co. R45 Scrambler

As Mark Twain so eloquently put it “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work...
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Insomnia – Unikat Motorworks BMW R18

Not all custom builds have to completely transform a motorcycle to catch our attention. Fresh on the heels of BMW...
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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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