Custom Bikes Of The Week: 8 September, 2019
Quality over quantity this week, with four rather than five new builds: two Beemers, and two Triumphs. All are surprisingly practical, finely…
Read more »BMW cafe racers
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.
Bavara: A custom BMW R9T with an R90S tank
There’s no denying the BMW R nineT’s hit status. It’s fun to ride, comes in six great flavors, and lends itself well…
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Boxer Twins: A pair of BMW R100 café racers from Upcycle
If you want to earn a living in the custom business, scale is everything. Reinventing the wheel with every build will be…
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Pole Position: A BMW from one of Spain’s top race shops
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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The limits of endurance: A BMW R80 with Ducati flair
The Japanese custom scene continues to amaze us. Even though the internet shrinks the world, there are still gems in the East…
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A camouflaged BMW K1100 (with an e-bike to match)
Traditional cafe racers are typically designed with restraint high on the agenda. But we’re just as enthused by customs that trade reservedness…
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The Best of the Outlier’s Guild Motorcycle Show
The custom moto show scene is booming in the US. Off the top of our heads there’s the Brooklyn Invitational on the…
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The Keeper: Gasoline builds a BMW R series for Cam Elkins
You may not know the name Cam Elkins, but there’s a good chance you’re familiar with his work. He’s the man behind…
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Vagabund’s R nine T custom comes with official approval
Most of us take it for granted that we can modify our bikes. As long as the VIN number is correct and…
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It’s A Keeper: A K series built for a footballing legend
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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Shitanes 61: VTR Customs’ outrageous BMW R nineT
There’s a lot to be said for elegance and subtlety. And there’s also a time and place for going completely over the…
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Setting the bar: UFO Garage’s BMW R100R custom
We’re always on the hunt for custom motorcycles that push boundaries. So if you’re going to tread familiar territory, you better do…
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