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‘Retrorides By Lourenço’, who have a 30-year history of designing and building award-winning custom motorcycles, have decided to follow their desire to play their part in creating a cleaner and smarter future for humanity, and founded RTR Electric motorcycles. Their first model, the 799e, is an electric scrambler targeted at urban use. Its design is inspired by the iconic Scramblers of the 1970s - and it looks the part!

Luuc Muis of LM Creations has achieved a remarkable feat with the BMW R00, creating an electric motorcycle that maintains the iconic characteristics of vintage motorcycles. Unlike other electric conversions that feature a large battery box where the engine used to reside, the R00 has a bolt-on EV drivetrain that replaces the existing crankcase while keeping the gearbox intact. This allows for a more authentic riding experience, with the ability to shift gears and experience different torque and speed sensations in each gear. The power unit is a 72V motor that can generate up to 20kW peak power and 72 Nm torque, with a max rpm of 7500. The 4.3kW 72V battery pack has a calculated urban range of 80km and weighs just 24kg, while the charger options include 1.8kW and 3.3kW 230V chargers. With its innovative design and attention to detail, the BMW R00 is a true standout in the world of electric motorcycles.

If you are ready for a fika, join RGNT Motorcycles in Årsunda (Sweden) next weekend 24-25th February, where they are looking to set a new electric motorcycle speed record on ice!

What is a fika you might ask? Well, it is a Swedish custom where you take a break from your activities to drink coffee, eat cake, and relax with others. So, we’ve been invited to join the fika, but what’s going on over there in Sweden?

Triumph goes electric in style Project Triumph TE-1 has just been revealed in completed prototype form. To get to this stage Triumph Motorcycles set up a collaboration with Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), Integral Powertrain Ltd, and WMG at the University of Warwick. The project is funded by the Office for Zero [...]

..and now for something completely different Yeah, we know. this is not a custom build! However, riding motorcycles brings us all sorts of experiences. So why not veer off the familiar roads and go for a new adventure every now and then? Zero FX ‘Experience electric’ is how Zero Motorcycles entices [...]

[su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/MhA4EafzSrM” width=”800″ title=”Rulebreaker by Moto Adonis”] History Lesson A long time ago I saw a documentary about Carl-Benz and his invention; the automobile. This is not about who invented a car with a combustion engine first, but rather the challenges and misconceptions he faced when he tried to convince the [...]

Recently BikeBrewers were invited to a BMW Motorrad ‘Closed Room’ event. We always like secretive stuff, especially when it is organized by innovative companies from Bavaria. YEAH! After being frisked thoroughly and under the deepest secret circumstances we were led into a completely sealed off room. The only thing absent was [...]

Just like the electric car, the electric motorcycle is becoming more and more common. We’ve featured several cool EV-projects that are close to production and more people see the benefits of the electric motorcycle. But an electric cafe racer? WTF? Of course, it was just a matter of time. But to [...]

The Ultimate Revival: A 1980 Honda CB750 by Jerem Motorcycles At BikeBrewers, we’ve had the privilege of showcasing the work of Jérémie from Jerem Motorcycles before (see links below to previous posts). Known for his innovative designs and meticulous craftsmanship, Jérémie has consistently redefined what custom motorcycles can be. His latest [...]

EICMA 2024 – Highlights and Hot Bikes from Milan! It was that time of year again, where the motorcycle world converged in Milan for EICMA, the ultimate motorcycle trade show. This year, EICMA 2024 didn’t disappoint, delivering a fresh blend of innovation, nostalgia, and cutting-edge tech across the industry. And while [...]

Kimura-san is a well-known name in the custom motorcycle world. Did you know that there are two Kimura’s who build beautiful bikes in entirely their own style? And no, they are not related!    Over the past 10 years we have featured quite a few airheads. One could argue that we, [...]

It took Joshua 7 plus years and a mountain of work – not to mention determination - to get this 60-year old bike, a 1965 BSA Lightning, running again. But after a ground up restoration, with some light custom touches, the bike is now a beauty to look at and a blast to ride!

When another BMW Bobber rolls out of the Walzwerk or Ironwood garage we know what to expect. It is all the more surprising when a BMW Bobber of the same build quality rolls out of a garage that is not that well known (yet!)

When a battered 2013 Yamaha XVS1300 Stryker limped into Marcel's workshop at Blackout Custom, he saw more than just a challenge—he saw potential. With a blend of creativity and craftsmanship, Marcel transformed this accident-prone ride into a sleek, blacked-out bobber that’s as fierce as it is unique. From custom fenders to hand-crafted exhausts, every detail was meticulously reimagined. The result? A jaw-dropping transformation that left the owner grinning all the way back to Slovakia. Curious to see how Marcel turned a Frankenstein into a masterpiece? Dive into the full story and get inspired.

Powerbrick, based in Schiedam, the Netherlands, is both a custom shop and a parts design and manufacture business. Besides building a couple of fully customised motorcycles a year, mostly BMW K-series so far - hence the name - Powerbrick produces and sells custom triple clamps, subframes, air-filter sets, headlight covers, tank caps, exhausts... All in all some 70 different parts, all designed in-house, and produced exclusively for Powerbrick.

Set in a great place, Tobacco Dock in the center of London, featuring more than 300 custom bikes from ‘Past, Present and Future’. An abundance of bikes, ranging from pre-war, to choppers, bobbers, caféracers, retro-bikes, but also enduros and quite a few electric bikes. Loads of fun from the Friday evening to the closure on Sunday afternoon; plenty to do, gawking at bikes sure, but also entertainment – live music, presentations, panel discussions plus food and drinks galore.