BMW R80 Archives

Escape Vehicle: Building a BMW R80RT To Stay Sane

Using a motorcycle as a coping mechanism is nothing new. For most of us, that means clearing the head with a ride…

There’s no sign of the popularity of the BMW R-series waning. It’s been massaged and twisted in every direction, and just as…

When it comes to scramblers, the original BMW R80 G/S is the real deal. Originally conceived by an engineer who had been…

Building custom motorcycles for a living sounds like a dream. Who wouldn’t want to spend all day in the workshop—getting their hands…

Most of the scramblers and trackers we see follow proven recipes. So this vintage trials-inspired BMW R80 RT is a refreshing twist…

We keep wondering why our inbox is flooded with classic BMWs. Now WalzWerk have provided a clue: you can turn an airhead…

A KTM 690 Duke given the retro scrambler treatment, Ducati lets Roland Sands loose on the XDiavel, and one of the best…

A classic Dunstall CB750 up for sale, a wild Honda Monkey minibike from Thailand, and a BMW R80 wearing the iconic M…

Why are boxer BMWs so popular in the custom world? Availability is often cited as a reason: they’re tough and plentiful. But…

By the late 1980s, the simple, classic styling of most BMW airheads had turned gawky. The R80 RT was especially afflicted: its…

You don’t have to see the latest build from Untitled Motorcycles to recognize its racing pedigree. Hear it on the street and…

Police forces around the world love BMW motorcycles. But we’ve never seen one quite like this. It’s a law enforcement R80 RT…