The BMW R100RT was the touring version of the airhead series. It featured a full fairing — the first on a factory motorcycle — as well as an adjustable windshield, twin panniers, and of course […]
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BMW R100 “ØD1” by ØNIX Design
A one-owner airhead, rebuilt and handed-down from father to sons… The BMW R100 is a storied classic of the motorcycling world. The last of the airheads, the 980cc Bavarian boxer remains popular among riders, restorers, […]
Bavarian Creme Puff: BMW R100 by OLC Moto
The BMW R100 has become one of the world’s most popular platforms for customization. The last of the airheads, it’s a well-built machine, easy to maintain, and has one of the most distinctive engines ever […]
Flatbanger: BMW R100R Supermoto by Rind Performance
Flatbanger: A Supermoto-inspired Airhead from Germany… The BMW R100 was the last of the legendary BMW airheads, featuring a 980cc flat-twin boxer engine and BMW Paralever rear suspension coupled with a single-sided swingarm. The engine […]
BMW R100RS “D’Artagnan” by Unik Edition
The BMW R100 was the last of the legendary airheads, a 980cc air-cooled boxer twin that’s been known to do 200,000 miles and more. The RS was the sport touring version, sporting aerodynamic bodywork by […]
Unique, Yet Unmistakable: BMW R100GS “Icon”
The BMW R80GS was the world’s first “Adventure Bike,” a large displacement travel-oriented enduro whose G/S abbreviation stood for Gelände/Straße (German: off-road/road). If the R80GS was the first, its successor, the R100GS set the standard […]
BMW K100 “Apollo” by Ruby Cafe
The K100 was developed during a time when BMW felt the need to create a modern, liquid-cooled machine that could compete with the inline fours coming out of Japan. The design concept was unique in […]
BMW R100 Cafe / Bobber by Magnum Opus
In 1976, BMW introduced the /7 series, including the 980cc, 70-hp R100. The bikes would remain in production for two decades…excluding a brief pause in 1985 when the company tried to cease production in favor […]
Speed Brick: BMW K75 by DVGAS Garage
A Bavarian Triple Sprint Racer… The BMW K75 was the three-cylinder version of the company’s “Flying Brick,” built from 1985-1995. The bike’s straight-three was actually smoother than the engine of its big brother, the four-cylinder […]
Alloy Racer: BMW K100 Custom by Basan Metalworks
For Sale: BMW K100 cafe racer from Basan Metalworks! The BMW K100 “Flying Brick,” built from 1982-1992, has become an unexpected darling of contemporary custom culture. This ’80s cruise missile challenges builders to design around […]
