Lucky 13

French based bike builders Blitz Motorcycles have resurrected this BMW R100 and fitted it with some pretty choice custom parts.  I’m glad they left the tank though…

Via Silodrome

 

Scott Pomier stills.

via this isn’t happiness.

BMW Bob Stunt

This is one of the most insane stunts I have seen in awhile.

BMW R100 spotted

I took a beautiful ride through Reefton, Victoria on the weekend.  The alpine roads wound rhythmically through the silent land.  The best part of the ride was the complete absence of traffic except one oversized truck that took up most of the road, thundering towards me.  The weather was sunny and cool and the surface was dry.  One of the best rides I’ve been on for awhile.

On our way to Marysville, a town slowly recovering from the terrible fires last year, we were swiftly passed by a beautiful BMW R100RS, in impecable condition.  The elderly rider waved politely as he passed us at a roaring speed.  It was when we got to Marysville that we got to view the bike up close, which was a real treat.  There were many gorgeous bikes out that day but this late seventies bike was certainly my highlight.  I really wished I had my camera on me but I’ve been doing so much photography lately that I made an effort to leave it at home this time.

Upon my internet search on this bike I discovered how versatile and widely interpreted the BMW R100 has been.  Here are a few examples.  The first image is probably closest to the one I spotted.

 

BMW – Lo Rider

Remember the BMW Lo Rider we were promised?  Well they’re not here yet so this will have to do

Before Turtlenecks

Steve Jobs on his BMW.

Vintage Safety video.

Featuring the beautiful mid 70s BMW R90s.