(Translated from the original Spanish published in Revival of the Machine.) Using a 1978 BMW R100 RS as a base, we built Brendan–a Scotsman passionate about classic bikes–a motorcycle with a clear inspiration in flat […]
Tag: BMW
BMW R100R Brat Cafe by Rough Cycles
Rough Cycles of Berlin was founded in 2011. Since then, the shop has grown to include three guys and two dogs. They mainly specialize in repairing and customizing Harley Davidsons. However, after more than a […]
BMW R1100R Scrambler by Cytech/Max-Inc
The BMW R1100R was a naked/standard version of the company’s air/oil-cooled boxer twin. It offered front and rear telelever suspension and shaft-drive, and was well-suited for a wide range of uses: commuting, sport-touring, and even […]
BMW R80 Brat Tracker by Espiat
Some of the finest builds we come across are from men and women who have abandoned the hustle and bustle of big city life for a quieter existence, more focused on the work of their […]
BMW R50/5 Cafe Racer
Sometimes less is more, and no one knows that better than builder Maurizio Merlo, one of our favorite garage-builders. Last year, we featured “The Baby,” his 1973 BSA Lightning scrambler. Now Maurizio, an Italian native […]
BMW R100RS Cafe Racer by Moto Adonis
The Dutch custom motorcycle scene is one of the most active and innovative in the world. The crew at Moto Adonis is at the heart of the culture, turning out some of the classiest cafe […]
BMW K100 Custom by Z17 Customs
The BMW K100, otherwise known as the Flying Brick, certainly isn’t regarded as the prettiest bike created by BMW Motorrad’s engineers. The nickname derives from the blocky, 987cc inline four. However, the crew from Moscow’s […]
BMW R80 Cafe Racer by Ironwood Custom Motorcycles
Arjan van den Boom of Ironwood Custom Motorcycles, based in the Netherlands, never ceases to amaze us with his custom builds. We have featured a number of his cafe racers in the past, and now […]
BMW K100 “Jetfighter” by Expressmoto Design
John Camara of Austin’s Expressmoto Design has an ideal pedigree for a custom bike builder. He’s been riding and racing both on- and off-road bikes for nearly four decades, reaching the upper classes of the […]
BMW R80RT Brat by Marc Frankhauser
The BMW R80RT, as you may know, was the street-only version of the R80GS adventure/dual-sport. It was popular among police forces across the globe, and it’s become a sought-after platform for customizers like Marc Frankhauser […]