A K-Series cruise missile for a Belgian racing driver… At one time, the K1100 was “the bike” for BMW, a high-speed tourer with an 1093cc, 100-hp version of the “Flying Brick” engine — so-named for […]
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BMW R1100R “Muscle Brat” by Offset Moto
The BMW R1100R was a naked version of the modern Bavarian boxer. While fairing-less design showcased the considerable engineering of the machine — oil coolers, telelever front end, fuel injection — the bike was never […]
BMW K100 Street Scrambler by Kustom Moto
The BMW K100 — affectionately known as the “Flying Brick” — was a progressive design from BMW Motorrad, a liquid-cooled four with the engine laid flat in the frame. The 90-hp engine could push the […]
BMW K75 Adventure Touring Bike by Spoken Moto
From “Flying Brick” to “Pack Animal” — a long-range tourer from Spoken Moto. The BMW K75 was the three-cylinder version of the company’s “Flying Brick” platform — a 740cc, liquid-cooled straight three that offered 68-75 […]
BMW R50/5 Custom “Assolo” by EEM
The BMW Slash 5 series was built from 1970-1973 out of the company’s Berlin plant. These airheads featured electric start, telescopic forks, 12-volt electronics, and air-cooled boxer twin engines ranging from 500-750cc. The R50/5 was […]
BMW R80 Street Scrambler by JM Customs
James Moir and Chris Burnett of JM Customs are living the twinned dream and struggle of running an independent workshop in Perth, Scotland. As James says, “the struggle is real at times, we are growing […]
BMW R1100R Roadster by Alea Motorcycles
Bavarian Bruiser from the Boot Heel of Italy! “Not Ordinary Bikes.” That’s the motto of southeast Italy’s Alea Motorcycles, based in the town of Presicce — located right at the heel of the boot of […]
BMW R65 Scrambler “La Bimba” by Toro Moto
Riccardo Micheli, founder of Tuscany’s Toro Moto, has quickly become one of our very favorite builders worldwide. He’s worked as a tuner for various Italian and European race teams and an official BMW Motorrad technician. […]
BMW R65 Urban Tracker by Duc Tran
Motorcycles have a special way of healing us and preserving our sanity in a world that can be incredibly chaotic and painful. So it was for Duc Tran, a young father in Austin, Texas, who’s […]
BMW K100 Custom by De Angelis Elaborazioni
The BMW K100 may seem an unlikely candidate for customization, but builders have discovered the beauty in the “Flying Brick.” The heavy block of engine, laid flat in the frame, keeps the center of gravity […]
