Say hello to the R 18 Iron Annie, a rideable masterpiece inspired by the legendary Junkers Ju 52 airplane from the 1930s, also known as the “Iron Annie,” unveiled by BMW Motorrad and VTR Motorrad & Customs. The details are pretty impressive, the one-off bike is based on the R 18 First Edition and has … Read more
This aircraft-inspired BMW R nineT is the work of Wayne Buys, the founder of South African custom motorcycle shop FabMan Creations. Inspired from aircraft and art deco streamline cars of the ’20s and ’30s, this R nineT dubbed ‘Storm,’ was commissioned by a client, who supplied a low-mileage R nineT and specified the aeronautical theme. … Read more
After the apocalyptic steampunk BMW R9T, Moscow-based custom shop Zillers Garage x NMoto Studio unveiled a futuristic take on BMW’s R 18 cruiser with a new exterior design and big suspension modifications. Based on the latest BMW R 18 cruiser the details are pretty impressive, the bike looks from a distant future, the body panels … Read more
Dresden-based motorcycle shop Hookie Co. unveiled a new kit for the BMW R NineT. Available as a limited made-to-order series, the Cobra kit transforms the versatile nineT into a retro cafe racer without a welding or cutting. Based on a 2019 BMW R NineT the details are pretty impressive, the bike comes with arrow pro-race … Read more
Say hello to the “Spirit of Passion,” the latest take on BMW R 18 made in collaborative partnership with Kingston Custom. Inspired by Art Deco, the eye-catching sculptural two-wheeler was has fitted it with a gorgeous BMW kidney grille, LED front headlight, a new set of handlebars, modified roadster-style exhaust, and a saddle that references … Read more
BMW is going after a hot market with the introduction of the R 18 Classic, a vintage-inspired reworking of the R 18 motorcycle that German brand released back in March. The nostalgic touring bike is fitted it with a larger windscreen, passenger seat, LED additional headlights, cruise control, a 16-inch front wheel, and a new … Read more
This apocalyptic steampunk beauty is the work of Mikhail Smolânovym of Zillers Garage in Moscow, Russia, in co-operation with John Red Design. Based on the BMW R nineT the gun-metal colored cruiser boasts an outer shell crafted entirely from aluminum, custom spoked wheels, and light-up BMW badges. The Moscow-based design studio changed the suspension setup … Read more
This impressive ride is the work of Vagabund Moto from Austria. Based on the BMW R100RT 1994, the details of the “Vagabund V12” are pretty impressive, the bike features a new custom tank, 3D printed headlight housing with LED, 3D printed fork covers with integrated LED turn signals, 3D printed handlebar controls, a new custom … Read more
Inspired by architecture and aircraft design British shop Auto Fabrica unveiled their latest project, Type 18. Commissioned by BMW Motorrad to show off at the annual Wheels & Waves festival in Biarritz, the bike is based on the R nineT Scrambler and has some eye-catching features: handcrafted aluminum elements integrated into the frame, custom speedometer … Read more