They say once you experience German engineering, you never go back. And this is certainly true of BMW Motorrad’s legendary motorcycles. BMWs feature unique flat-twin boxer engines, unmistakable style, and renowned mechanics that must live up to Berlin-level performance standards.
Launched in 1923, BMW has long been lauded for its line of airhead engines (1969–1995). The well-known R nineT and R80 series of Beemers (among others) have become the basis for many masterful builds covered on these pages—and the newer R18 is heading down the same track.
Modern classic café racers rule the roost this week. We kick off with a superbly nipped and tucked BMW R nineT 100 Years edition from the USA, before crossing the pond to check out a Triumph Trident 660 from France. Spain’s Tamarit Motorcycles wraps things up with another pitch-perfect Triumph Thruxton RS.
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The new(ish) Royal Enfield Bear 650 is handsome enough as-is, but that didn’t stop Spain’s Fuel Motorcycles from turning it into a rally-inspired desert shredder. We take a closer look at it, along with the BMW Concept RR superbike and an Akira-inspired electric motorcycle.
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There’s no denying the popularity of the classic BMW boxer—but it does have its idiosyncrasies. Perhaps the most infamous of these is the way its fuel tank leans one way, while its substantial engine block leans another. This visual disharmony didn’t sit well with Earth Motorcycles. Faced with a 1987 BMW R80RT and a client…
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The vintage BMW R-series boxer remains a perennial favorite among custom motorcycle builders. But there’s a downside to its popularity; with so many custom boxers on the road, it’s hard to build one that truly stands out. This lovely 1978 BMW R100/7 from Japan’s Heiwa MC doesn’t rely on wild engineering or crazy fabrication to…
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Motorcycle dealer build-offs are a great way for brands to showcase their bikes, and for bike dealers to flex their customization muscles.…
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England’s Pier City Cycles leads the charge this week, with a custom BMW R12 in a timeless roadster style. We also profile…
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Is your garage looking a little empty? We’ve got four new bikes this week that might help fill that hole. Your options…
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What is it that makes BMW motorcycles the perfect canvas for customization? Is it the visual distinctiveness of powerplants like the no-nonsense…
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I flew to L.A. this past spring to talk about a new project between actor Orlando Bloom, Deus Ex Machina’s Michael “Woolie”…
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Given that the motorcycle industry has been on the ropes the last few years, one of the bravest moves a major marque…
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It’s hard to deny the allure of a vintage BMW boxer with a sidecar. But for one French brand, the combination signifies…
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Located in Sydney, Australia, Zen Motorcycles is as eclectic as the burgeoning motorcycle scene it serves. The shop sells brand new electric…
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