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 R100 was the mainstay of BMW’s range between 1976 and 1996, giving it an incredible 20-year production run. It’s now hugely popular with custom builders, who have transformed R100s into cafe racers, bobbers, scramblers and street trackers. Here’s our pick of the best.
Dirty 30: Bolt Motor Co.’s BMW street scrambler
We’d love to peak behind the curtain at Bolt Motor Co. Shop boss Adrián Campos is also the sporting director for Campos…
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Class Act: A millimeter-perfect BMW airhead from Sinroja
In just four years, Sinroja has become one of the most talked-about custom shops in England. As immaculately finished bikes set sail…
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Shakedown 1979: Hookie’s super-practical BMW R100
The battle between form and function rages on a daily basis in the custom scene. As much as we hate to admit…
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A Cautionary Tale: Inheriting a BMW R100GS project
Love ’em or hate ’em, BMW’s GS behemoths have dominated the ADV market for almost four decades now. Five years ago, 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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Fahrenheit 160: Renard’s Smokin’ BMW Bobber
We’ve seen so many bad BMW customs—and sketchy bobbers—that hearing both words in one sentence makes us nervous. But the Estonian outfit…
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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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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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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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Second wind: A 1970s BMW R100 destined for Alpine trails
Bikes from Hookie Co. always make us smile. The motto of the shop is ‘enjoy the good,’ and that easy-going attitude is…
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