‘Goes Like Corn Through a Goose’: UCC’s BMW R1200R
The custom scene event calendar has boomed over the last few years. For fans like us, it means more opportunities to bask…
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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.
A fresh spin on the airhead BMW custom from Vagabund
Vagabund Moto have built some of the sharpest BMW airheads we’ve seen. They’ve developed a signature style too: custom boxers with stark,…
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Two new vintage style motorcycles from 46Works
It’s around this time of year that all the top Japanese builders release their latest customs. Many workshops have spent weeks burning…
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Mooneyes Highlight: Heiwa’s award-winning BMW R75/6
Yesterday it felt like the entire custom world was in Yokohama, Japan, for the famous Mooneyes show. Officially called the ‘Hot Rod…
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Billet Sting: DNA’s honeycomb monocoque BMW
In the world of custom building, the frame is the bit you leave alone—unless you really know what you are doing. Anyone…
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Custom Bikes Of The Week: 30 September, 2018
A wild BMW R nineT from Onehandmade, the CROIG Instagrammers get their mitts on a Street Cup, and the Bultaco Pursang from…
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Bolt’s BMW K100: The flying brick finally comes of age
There’s something strange going on with the BMW K-series. A couple of years ago, most bike builders wouldn’t touch one with a…
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Moksha: A BMW R nineT from Sinroja and TW Steel
For brothers Rahul and Birju Sinroja, the journey to the top of the custom world has been quite a ride. Today, they…
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Moon Crawler: A luxe BMW R100 from Ironwood
If you’re unsure whether classic BMW airheads are still popular custom donors, just ask Ironwood Custom Motorcycles. The Dutch outfit has been…
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Ghost Dog: A BMW R nineT with Samurai style
After three years and several cracking custom builds, the Rotterdam-based duo behind Smokin’ Motorcycles are parting ways. That sounds like bad news,…
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Antidote: A BMW R100RS built by an F2 race team boss
Most custom builders are juggling careers, building bikes as a side gig. Adrián Campos falls into that category: he’s the sporting director…
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20 Not Out: The Made-to-Order BMWs of Diamond Atelier
A year ago, we revealed Diamond Atelier’s new ‘Mark II’ series of BMW café racers. Based on the classic R-series, the Mark…
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