BMW cafe racers, scramblers and bobbers

A selection of the best BMW-based customs, from the original R-series to the latest R nineT. Get inspiration from these BMW cafe racer, scrambler and bobber builds.
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Crossover: A Streamlined BMW Off-Roader from Stile Italiano
Italian coachworking excellence and Bavarian boxer heritage come together in this curvaceous BMW R100GS custom from Stile Italiano.
Design on Demand: JSK Moto's slick BMW R nineT café racer kit
Carbon fiber and CNC aluminum goodies abound in this stylish BMW R nineT café racer. It's the work of California's JSK Moto, who now offers the custom parts used here in kit form.
The retro-fabulous BMW R 12 S
Is the BMW R12 S the best factory special this year? Inspired by the legendary R90S, it sports a gorgeous livery and a handful of luscious parts from BMW's aftermarket parts.
The Escape Machine: A Mercedes-inspired BMW R100R from Brooklyn
Three Brooklyn-based creatives have collaborated to create a neo-retro custom BMW R100R. Partly inspired by the owner's 1989 Mercedes-Benz 190E, this boxer adds chunky, angular lines and a unique paint code to classic café racer cues.
Aurora: A Porsche-green BMW R100R café racer from Texas
Antonio Rodriguez believes in both function and form. So he gave this custom BMW R100R modern suspension to complement its classic café racer styling. [Image by Arturo Olmos]
Fuller Moto's custom BMW R18 is inspired by the iconic R5
Built by Fuller Moto in Georgia, USA, this custom BMW R18 is a remarkably svelte take on the Bavarian brand's monstrous boxer. It draws inspiration from one of the Bavarian marque's most iconic bikes—the 1936 BMW R5. [Image by Steve West]
BMW K1100 café racer by Zuhal Fast Custom
The mid-90s BMW K1100 was never in any danger of winning a beauty contest, but Zuhal Fast Custom has massaged this one into a retro-futuristic café racer dripping with attitude. [Image by Mirza Iskandar]
The Intern: A frosty BMW R80 scrambler from the Netherlands
Created by first-time custom bike builder Tomas Janicek, during an internship at Wang Motorcycles, this arctic white BMW R80 scrambler is perfectly proportioned and strikingly minimalistic. [Image by Jakub Frey]
Track-spec BMW boxer ‘MK Race’ by Diamond Atelier
Germany's Diamond Atelier pulled out all the stops on this track-only R-series BMW. From the sleek bodywork and striking graphics, to the upgraded running gear and gnarly exhaust, we could stare at it for hours.
Pre-War Powerhouse: 1939 BMW RS M255 Kompressor
The pinnacle of pre-war Grand-Prix technology, BMW's RS M255 Kompressor boasted magnesium hubs and engine cases, and a Zoller supercharger. This bonafide ex-racer example is currently on the block at Bonhams. Tempted?
Shhh: This BMW K100 café racer runs on batteries
Built by Marshall Hewitt, this BMW K100 café racer's engine looks normal from afar — but it's hiding a sneaky electric conversion. [Image by Dan Johnson]
The Dark Knight Rides: A BMW R nineT fit for Batman
Fresh from Indonesia's Smoked Garage: a gothic BMW R nineT café racer inspired by Batman comics, series, and films.
BMW F900GS by VTR Customs
The BMW F900GS has barely hit the scene, and the Swiss madmen at VTR Customs have already got their grubby paws on it. They've trimmed a little fat off of it, and added a smattering of slick mods—including a rowdy SC-Project exhaust.
Alfonso: An outrageous BMW boxer from The Netherlands
This off-the-wall BMW boxer by WiMoto in The Netherlands is the perfect marriage of imagination and engineering. [Image by Floris Velthuis]
CW Zon's bonkers custom BMW R18
As one of the first custom shops to customize the BMW R18, CW Zon is well acquainted with the mammoth BMW boxer. Their latest R18 build leans into the bike's heft by slathering it in generous hand-formed aluminum bodywork, turning it into an otherworldly land yacht.