Rise of the Oilheads: An ice-cool BMW R1150 cafe racer
There’s a growing sentiment that BMW’s R1150-series boxers are future classics, particularly the globe-trotting R1150 GS. When 1980s airheads become too old…
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The ‘airhead’ flat twin boxers and R-series motorcycles are great choices for BMW cafe racer projects. More recently, we’ve seen the rise of modern-day specials based on the BMW R nineT, which was designed to be easily customized, with a bolt-on subframe and modular electrical system.
Here you’ll find traditional 60s-style cafe racers based on the BMW R75 and R100, plus neo-retro builds based on newer models including the K100 ‘flying brick’.
It’s a good starting point to find the parts, seats and performance upgrades that’ll take your own BMW to the next level—and get inspiration from other BMW cafe racer builders on the custom scene.
Next Level: A BMW R90/6 with a vintage racing vibe
Estonia is one of those countries that are hard to find on a map. (Full Disclosure: we tried and failed.) It’s a…
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Killer K: Mike Flores’ BMW K100 Cafe Racer
Is this the year of the BMW K100? We reckon so. The earlier R-series boxers have held the limelight for long enough—and…
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Editor’s Choice: An Alternative Top 15 for 2016
Since 2009, we’ve dug through our stats at the end of every year to see which bikes our readers liked the most.…
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The Top 10 Custom Motorcycles of 2016
Another year is almost over, but there’s no sign of the custom scene losing pace. Exciting new shops are springing up all…
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When five BMW R nineT models are still not enough
The R nineT has been a smash hit for BMW. It handles great, straight out of the box, and responds well to…
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Werk Of Art: WalzWerk’s BMW R80 cafe racer
We keep wondering why our inbox is flooded with classic BMWs. Now WalzWerk have provided a clue: you can turn an airhead…
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Reality Check: A tweaked BMW R nineT from Analog
We have a guilty secret: As much as we love poring over the high-end builds, with their exquisite fabrication and styling, we…
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Special K: A wild BMW K1200S from Spain
Not all custom BMWs are airhead boxers: The classic four-cylinder K-series is gaining a cult following. But tearing into a more modern…
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Sibling Rivalry: A BMW R100 cafe racer from Federal
From the moment their first build hit the airwaves, we’ve followed Federal Moto’s career. The Canadian crew has produced one killer bike…
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Six Appeal: Diamond Atelier’s super-sano BMW ‘DA#6’
Diamond Atelier exploded out of nowhere two years ago with one of the cleanest airhead builds we’ve ever seen. Their R80 took…
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Under The Radar: Tim Harney’s BMW R60/5 cafe racer
Tim Harney is one of the most low-key builders we know. He doesn’t work under a catchy brand name, and his HQ…
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