1990 BMW R80 Cafe Racer by Ironwood Custom Motorcycles caferacer bratstyle Motorrad


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When it comes to building a Café Racer, the following models are preferred: BMW R65, BMW R80, BMW R100, BMW K100 and BMW K75. R-series. The first R came to the market in 1923 and was called the BMW R32. After dozens of models like the BMW R65, BMW R80 and BMW R100, we reach the newest R NineT, which is a tribute to the sporty BMW R90.


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As BMW Airhead Boxer& K series Flying Brick Motorcycle Classics & Cafe Racers enthusiasts, we are completely dedicated to your total satisfaction; it is our mission to provide you top quality and unique parts developed and produced by us, at the keenest price with an outstanding and prompt service, providing all the advice you may need during your build.


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Kevil's Speed Shop was founded by Kevin Hill. His custom-made creations are classic, retro and full of cool with an iconic signature style. Kevil's is the UK's premier BMW custom and cafe racer builder, producing top quality, one-off bespoke Motorcycles. More →.


1990 BMW R80 Cafe Racer by Ironwood Custom Motorcycles caferacer bratstyle Motorrad

A few years ago, James would hear his neighbor start up his old BMW, and after numerous conversations, he was ready to buy his first boxer. He started with a forgotten 80's model with a modest 797cc. Right from the start, James knew he wanted to go bigger. Wasting very little time, he sourced all the parts to turn the 797cc into a roaring.


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2. Owning a second-hand BMW was something of an acquired taste for most people, well, mostly young people. This lack of desirability made them cheap to buy as a pre-owned vehicle. Enter the mystical realm of cafe racer building. With a doubt, one of the most popular base motorcycles to build a custom machine out of are, hands down, BMW motorcycles.


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The '83 BMW R80 was a commissioned build for Oily Rag Racing to promote their vintage clothing brand and is currently touring various shows and events in the UK. The white and orange paint scheme works beautifully with the tan leather seat and the raw metal finish of that gorgeous boxer motor. Removing the airbox and tucking all the electrics.


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For their opening salvo, the duo treated Michał's 1985 BMW R80RT to a serious glow-up. Dubbed 'The Archer,' the build sports a sharper silhouette, an array of one-off parts, and a timeless livery. And if you take the time to examine it closely, you'll uncover a handful of unique details that put it a cut above your garden variety BMW.


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BMW R80 Café Racer: ROA #16. The BMW R80 with reference "ROA #16" has quickly become an Internet favorite. This is thanks to its unique style that combines a scrambler and café brat. The key design elements with the brown suede seat and the glossy blue tank make the bike stand out. All the other small details improve it even further.


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If you're into BMW café racers, you probably know the BMW Café blog, run by Dutchman Michiel de Molenaar. This BMW R80 is the bike that originally got Michiel hooked on building and riding old motorcycles, and shows what can be done with a small budget and a lot of inspiration. He started with a crashed 1988 model, which means it should have a 797 cc version of the classic boxer twin. But.


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The BMW R80 RT Cafe Racer by Moto Adonis. If you had told the original designers of the BMW R80 RT in the 1980s that their new motorcycle would one day be converted into a lightweight sports bike they likely wouldn't have believed you. After all, the "T" in R80 RT stands for "Touring", and the original bike featured a large fairing, a.


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Finishing touches on this BMW R80 came in the form of Shinko whitewall tyres (an unusual choice that somehow works on this bike), custom cast alloy BMW badges on the tank and tail unit, and a handmade seat by local upholsterer, Emma'Services.Finally, the bodywork was finished in a very modern BMW sparkling brown. The result is a vintage bike with modern lines and reliability, something that.


BMW R80 Cafe Racer "SpeedSter" by Kevil´s Speed Shop Lsr Bikes

Since the BMW R80 gives a beautiful and solid base for cafe racer self-builders, it is not surprising that the parts around this model are easy to find. Luckily we have a large collection that can satisfy everyone's taste. Besides the parts to make it a classic cafe racer we also have enough parts to make your custom BMW R80 Scrambler dream.


BMW R80 Cafe Racer by Ironwood Custom Motorcycles BikeBound

Soon after we got the bike, an '83 R80, we decided we wanted to do a full range of bespoke parts for it. To start, we made a new bolt-on sub frame as most builders out there were simply modifying the old sub frame. Then came a new alloy battery box, a one-off head light mount, custom front fender and mounts, a new rear fender and a new.


BMW R80 Caferacer (Golden green)

Sinroja Motorcycles have been producing sublime customs from their Leicestershire, England workshop for the past five years. This BMW R80 is their 17th build, and started life two years ago with a very simple brief. "I want a classic BMW in true Sinroja style, with a good mixture of modern and vintage details," said the client. For builder Birju Sinroja, this was the perfect commission.


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Case in point: this killer R80 from Arjan van den Boom. Arjan's shop, Ironwood Custom Motorcycles in Amsterdam, gets regular orders for BMW builds. 'The Mutant' is Arjan's twelfth boxer, and it's a stark reminder that there are still new and exciting ways to customize an airhead. Since this R80 was a personal build, Arjan had no brief.


BMW R80 RT Cafe Racer by MOTO ADONIS • The MAN

Full timelapse video of our 1980 BMW R80 from the first engine and carburetor tune-up followed by a test ride and disassemble to build and restore the projec.

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