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- Shock absorbers
- Thermal bands
- Aluminum boxes
- Rear curls
- Bubbles
- Turn signals
- Commodos
- Meters
- Rear shells
- Exhaust
- Rear lights
- Air filters
- Forks
- Wardrobe
- Handlebars
- Brake and clutch levers
- Side plates
- Handles
- Headlights
- Footrest
- Tanks
- Mirrors
- Stool
- Silent
- Fork bellows
- Insurance supports
- License plate supports
- Shock absorbers
- Thermal bands
- Aluminum boxes
- Rear loops
- Bubbles
- Turn signals
- Commodos
- Meters
- Rear shells
- Swine
- Rear lights
- Air filters
- Forks
- Wardrobe
- Handlebars
- Brake and clutch levers
- Side plates
- Handles
- Headlights
- Footrest
- Tanks
- Mirrors
- Stool
- Silent
- Fork bellows
- Insurance supports
- License plate supports
Motorcycle marks research
BMW CAFE RACER: The most beautiful motorcycles
Introduction to BMW Cafe Racer motorcycle
The old Bmw are among the most popular motorcycles to make a Café Racer BMW.
The particularity that is made the success of these models is the box of the named boxer type "Airhead". A style, behavior and a unique sound.
Another special feature appreciated on BMW R series, is the fact that the sub-châssis is bolted. This makes the modification of the loop simpler and reversible.
In addition to these particularities, the Bavarian brand is based on a good reputation, his reliability and its quality.
Building on their success, the Bmw R60, R75, R80, R90 And R100 are increasingly rare and therefore, therefore, more expensive to buy.
This is why we have seen the development of preparations CAFE RACER BMW on the basis of K Series For a few years. There K Series Using a flat 4 -cylinder engine. An atypical architecture given that charm is charming to preparations. We will see it later.
More recently, we have attended the rise of modern preparations based on Bmw r nine-t, which has been designed to be easily personalized, with a bolted sub-châssis and a modular electrical system.
Here you will find our selection of motorcycle BMW CAFE RACER in the chronological order of the models BMW Motorrad.
At first, BMW prepas on the basis of Bmw R75, R80 And R100 Then on Bmw K75 And K100, of the K1100 and finally R nine-t, the last one of Bmw.
To make a brief reminder, we recognize a Cafra BMW thanks to the following elements (among others):
- Bracelet handlebars
- A fork head (front body)
- A single -seater bowl
- Remote controls
These are the basic elements for run a motorcycle to make it a CAFE RACER BMW.
Preparations on BMW R series
The R series appeared in 1932 with the R32. Bmw launched several variants and models in this series.
In 1969, the R75/5 is launched with an engine boxer 745cc of 50 horses.
Preparers of BMW Cafe Racer motorcycle are bmw fonds from this model.
The latest model with this same engine architecture as the R75/5 is the BMW R 80 GS Basic released in 1996.
What a longevity!
We have selected several BMW R100, a BMW R80 CAFE RACER and a BMW R65 CAFE RACER.
BMW R100 CAFE RACER
To see more Café Racer made with R100, click here, we have devoted a full article on this subject.
BMW R80 CAFE RACER
What a neat line for this R80 produced by Diamond Workshop!
This German workshop It is not their test of preparations on the motorcycle which comes from a few kilometers from their workshop in Bavaria.
We like the elegance of the line, the association of the tank and the Saddle Mono Coque. So that optics, oval, very modern.
You can find all their preparations on their Instagram account.
BMW R65 CAFE RACER
There BMW R65 started her career in 1978. She was equipped with a 650cc boxer engine developing 45 horses.
In 1985, the new version of the R65 Go to a shock absorber.
It is this version that the preparer French Moto (formerly French Monkey) used for the preparation made to youtuber Julien Fabro.
Very beautiful photos and videos in Lyon. We like the bowl cut with the LED band integrated into the loop.
BMW R75 CAFE RACER
Here are the Americans of Cognito Moto, already honored on our blog.
This preparation is in the same spirit that the previous one puts the preparation is more advanced. The installation of a inverted fork of GSX-R 600 participate in the improvement and embellishment of this R75/5 from 1972.
We also like ray rims, they give an influence to this BMW.
The engine was also revised and was increased to 1000cc thanks to the Big Bore Kit Siebenrock.
Cognito Moto made a series of 12 videos presenting the preparation from A to Z, it's here: R75 CR 2.0
Preparations on the basis of BMW K series
The K series began in 1983 with the K100. This is the revolution for BMW Motorrad, no more motorcycles exceeded by the Japanese. There K100 land a Longitudinal four -cylinder online cylinders and technology "Compact Drive System"Who has gathered the entire powertrain with the engine, the gearbox screwed directly to the engine and the unique swing arm proven with integrated transmission tree.
BMW K75 CAFE RACER
To see more coffee racer made with on K75, click here, we have devoted a full article on this subject.
K100 BMW CAFE RACER
To see more Café Racer made with on K100, click here, we have devoted an article full to this subject.
More recent BMW preparations
K1100 CAFE RACER
We start with this incredible work on this K100 directed by Mitch Witkamp:
The exhaust line is simply incredible.
The work on aluminum and the light effects are very original.
Another cafra on variant RS of Powerbrick that we love:
CAFRA K1100 very upset by Powerbrick, what is it beautiful.
'Birck is in reference to the nickname of series K.
Conclusion
After reviewing the BMW CAFE RACER From the 1970s to today, are you conquered by their style?
Are you going to carry out your project cafra On an old one? A Youngtimer or a recent?
Among the selection we made, what is your favorite prepared BMW?
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Pittioni
August 27, 2023
Bonjour, je possède une BMW K100RS trasformee en café racer ma demande ou trouver un arbre de transmission plus long.