There’s a growing sentiment that BMW’s R1150-series boxers are future classics, particularly the globe-trotting R1150 GS. When 1980s airheads become too old and rare (and there are no stock ones left), it’ll be the ?leven-fifties that go under the knife.
So here’s a glimpse into the future; a stunning R1150 GS-based cafe racer, built by Ronna Noren of Sweden?s Unique Custom Cycles. And it’s a future we welcome with open arms.

The project kicked off when Ronna was working on the sunny ‘Flower Power’ BMW for photographer Jenny Jurnelius. Feeling inspired, Ronna decided that he needed his own BMW boxer racer too.
UCC are highly regarded in Europe, so Ronna’s plate is usually pretty full. But according to our mutual friend Ola Stenegärd, Ronna has a work ethic like no other. ?He decided to build his own bike while completing two more and fixing up a seriously totaled truck to haul all the bikes to Glemseck,” Ola told us, the last time we spoke. “And this was just a month and a half before the race!?
?His friends seriously believe his calendar consists of a mysterious 48-hour-a-day rhythm. His long time and very patient girlfriend once said, ?As long as he doesn?t sit still, I?m not worried.??
Ronna was actually hunting for a good old-fashioned airhead for the build when the newer ‘oilheads’ grabbed his attention. They’re punchy, reliable and easy to come by?and when Ronna looked past the quirky...