White Hot: Union’s track-inspired BMW R100 R

There’s something about Beemers with classic fairings and paint—just look at all the fuss being generated by the new R nineT Racer. But there’s more than one way to get that lovely rennsport look, and Union Motorcycle Classics have absolutely nailed it with this heavily modified R100. Builders Mike Watanabe and Luke Ransom are best known for their immaculate restorations of older British and European bikes, but they occasionally dip a toe into the custom waters. “Like a lot of vintage enthusiasts, Luke and I are fascinated by the Bol d’Or bikes,” says Mike. “So this time we’ve focused on...