BMW scrambler Archives

Not so Plain: Jane Motorcycles’ gleaming BMW R nineT

Any mechanic will tell you: if you’re customizing an old bike, first make it work, then make it pretty. But if you’re…

On Saturday, the Dakar Rally kicks off in Lima, Peru. It’s the 40th edition of the notorious race, and a lot has…

There’s a trend that’s picked up speed amazingly fast this year: wood on motorcycles. It’s tricky to pull off, but when it’s…

For custom builders, the BMW R nineT is the motorcycling equivalent of Plasticene. It can be pushed and pulled and reshaped in…

Bikes from Hookie Co. always make us smile. The motto of the shop is ‘enjoy the good,’ and that easy-going attitude is…

These days, any mention of a ‘scrambler’ usually sparks a fervent debate about what exactly the name means. But here’s something we…

What’s the most iconic BMW motorcycle from the past fifty years? The R80G/S Paris-Dakar would have to be near the top of…

BMW has an illustrious history of working with Japanese customizers. Witness the extraordinary R nineT Custom Project of three years ago, with…

We love Jens vom Brauck’s work. The man behind Cologne-based JvB-Moto has a pair of the sharpest eyes in the business, and…

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

It seems like the Austrian outfit NCT Motorcycles can do no wrong. Since they exploded onto the custom scene a little under…

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