Californian bravado, German cool: Untitled's BMW R100

Unless you’re immersed in every corner of the custom world, you probably associate Untitled Motorcycles with one bike: the amazing Hyper Scrambler Ducati, built in San Francisco. Our article triggered a media frenzy that culminated in an appearance on Jay Leno's Garage. But the mark of a good shop is the ability to turn a worn-out older bike into a thing of beauty. And that’s what designer Hugo Eccles has done with 'Kalifornia,' Untitled's latest build. Based on a 1983 BMW R100, it’s a fabulous mix of Californian bravado and German cool. The engine, stripped and vapor-blasted to its natural...