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Custom BMW R75/6 For Sale

This custom BMW R75/6 from 1976, currently listed on Bring a Trailer with no reserve, has been custom-built as a scrambler, a project completed by the seller in 2018. The comprehensive transformation focused on both aesthetic and performance upgrades.

The frame, engine guard, swingarm, and other key components were finished with a black powder coating, while the fuel tank was internally lined and refinished in Porsche Pacific Blue Metallic. The bike also received brushed-aluminum fenders mounted with stainless-steel brackets and a reupholstered two-up seat.

BMW R100/7 Custom by Motor Force

Alright, now we’ve got a truly special machine to talk about. This is “Tsurugi,” a custom BMW R100/7, a ten-year anniversary build by Motor Force, and let me tell you, she caused quite a stir at The Bike Shed Show in London.

Mikio Yamada, the man behind this metal marvel, poured countless hours into transforming a humble R100/7 donor from 2022 into this singular creation.

Check Out This Custom BMW R100RS Cafe Racer by Minami Motorcycle

This old BMW R100RS, a machine of forgotten grandeur, has found new life in the hands of Kenji Heianzan at Minami Motorcycle, a quiet corner of Tokyo where custom bikes of a special quality are born.

Kenji, a craftsman with a unique vision, isn’t as interested in gleaming new parts or factory perfection. No, his canvas is the discarded, the forgotten, the parts that whisper tales of roads long traveled. He breathes life into what others cast aside, fashioning cafe racers that hum with an outcast spirit all their own.

Check Out the BMW Concept RR

At the 2025 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este, BMW Motorrad unveiled the Concept RR, a superbike that marries cutting-edge technology with design excellence. Drawing inspiration from the championship-winning M 1000 RR, the BMW Concept RR features a water-cooled inline four-cylinder engine delivering over 230 hp.

This powerplant, combined with electronic systems like engine management and traction control derived from World Superbike Championship (WSBK) technology, ensures top-tier performance for both street and track use.

Check Out the 2026 BMW R 1300 RT

The 2026 BMW R 1300 RT is a technological marvel, blending performance and comfort for long-distance touring. Powered by a 1,300cc air/liquid-cooled Boxer engine with ShiftCam variable valve timing, it delivers 145 horsepower at 7,750 rpm and 109.9 lb-ft of torque at 6,500 rpm.

The six-speed transmission is now located beneath the engine, offering riders a choice between traditional manual shifting and BMW’s new Automated Shift Assistant.

This Smoked Garage BMW R nine T Cafe Racer Is Darkly Beautiful

In the heart of Jakarta, a dream took shape—a dream forged in childhood reveries of caped crusaders and midnight rides through shadowed alleys.

A client, fueled by nostalgia and a passion for the Dark Knight, approached Smoked Garage with a singular vision: to craft a motorcycle worthy of Batman himself. Meet the Smoked Garage BMW R nine T cafe racer.

A Journey With the Oldest and Newest BMW Superbikes Thanks to Cycle World

Not long ago, at the Barber Vintage Festival, motorcycle enthusiasts gathered to witness a thrilling comparison between vintage and modern BMW superbikes thanks to the team behind Cycle World.

The event showcased the evolution of motorcycle technology, featuring a 1972 BMW R 75/5 and the cutting-edge BMW M 1000 RR. The excitement was palpable as riders experienced the stark differences in performance, handling, and technology. Check out the video and some additional thoughts about what you’ll see.

BMW G 310 R Bids Adieu to India: A Small Bike with a Big Goodbye

Well, it’s time to pour a little high-octane coffee on the curb for a pint-sized hero. The Germans have pulled the plug on the BMW G 310 R and its adventure-minded sibling, the G 310 GS, in the Indian market.

And just like that, the little Beemers that could—twist throttle, dodge potholes, and dance through Delhi traffic—have taken their final bow.

Check Out the 2026 BMW R 12 G/S

BMW’s latest spin on an old legend, the 2026 BMW R 12 G/S, is a love letter to the iconic R 80 G/S—the bike that practically birthed adventure touring.

Gone is the “Urban” pretense of the R nineT variant, and in its place is a machine that means business, with a 21-inch front wheel, longer suspension travel, and off-road-ready ergonomics.

BMW R 1300 R, R 1300 RS, R 1300 RT Will Come in 2026

BMW’s at it again, playing its favorite game of “How Many Bikes Can We Build from One Engine?” The BMW R 1300 GS got things rolling, but we all knew it wouldn’t be long before that 1,300cc Boxer found its way into a few siblings.

Thanks to some fresh EPA paperwork, we now have proof: the R 1300 R, R 1300 RS, and R 1300 RT are on their way for 2026. That’s a naked roadster, a faired sport-tourer, and a full-dress tourer, all borrowing from the GS’s playbook—whether they’ll get the same 145-horsepower punch remains to be seen.