The R80 G/S model by BMW is hailed as the first in the history of the adventure motorcycle genre. However, it was the R100 GS that set the standard and advanced the segment, being in production from 1987- 1996. With greater power, better suspension, and greater attention to design than the original, the R100 was an epoch of adventure riding that bikes, even to this day, are legendary for. Given the age of the model, they have either been heavily ridden or damaged, to the great frustration of the communities of enthusiasts hoping to ride an original. This is where WalzWerk comes in, premier vintage customizer for BMW boxer motorcycles, who has just released the X-Plorer, an R100 GS custom vintage retro-styled off-the-shelf model.
More Power and Better Suspension
The centerpiece of the X-Plorer is the R100 GS’s 1,000cc boxer flat-twin engine, a rugged and reliable torque-generating power plant. WalzWerk pledges that all builds retain this original engine while using only donor bikes with the newer paralever swingarm, an innovation that significantly improved the performance and handling of the rear suspension. Coupled with improved forks and a new suspension for the modern custom bike, this model is a fitting homage to the original.
New Endurance with Old BMW Charm
Most vintage BMW motorcycles develop problems as they get older, especially when they are used in extreme conditions. However, with WalzWerk’s X-Plorer, this is not the case. WalzWerk sources older vintage BMW motorcycles with modern reliable mechanical parts. From the outside, the custom bike retains the vintage BMW satin body charm, but on the inside, it is modern enough to confidently endure on road and off road. The X-Plorer is a rarity in the vintage BMW custom bike community in that it balances mechanical reliability with rider comfort, user versatility in custom parts, and off road endurance.
Old BMW Charm for Adventurous Riders
The X-Plorer updates the vintage charm of one of the most respected adventure motorcycles of yesteryears. The X-Plorer still remains one of the most sought after bikes in the modern riding community for it can confidently endure extreme long distance adventures and off road rides. The custom details combined with practical features allow the bike to stand out in the riding community, making it the perfect bike to match riding style and class.
Combining nostalgia with modern improvements, the WalzWerk X-Plorer is a fantastic reincarnation of the BMW R100 GS legend. It pays homage to the motorbike’s historical background, while continuing to enhance performance and reliability. Unlike any other, this motorbike is a true historical piece, modernized to fit today’s adventure biking conditions. Due to the craftsmanship of WalzWerk, each model is tailored to fit the rider’s needs and balanced with classic touch functional improvements. More than a tribute, the motorbike captures the spirit of adventure waiting to be discovered.