The commission for the Beemer came from a client who’d seen their R80 ‘V05‘, and wanted the same thing. ?I was sure that we’d be able to build something outstanding,? says Paul, ?so I proposed sketching something really different.?
?After the first sketch he was in love, and we started planning. He was totally trusting in us and gave us no guidelines.?

The boxer’s original tank and seat are gone, replaced by a hand-shaped monocoque unit. It’s also sporting a new front mudguard and headlight nacelle, all formed from aluminum and protected by a clear coat. Vagabund turned to Bernard Naumann of Blechmann for his metal-shaping skills, while they took the lead on design.

But wait, there’s more. Tugging on a hidden cable pull releases the tail end of the body via an OEM-style seat latch. Lift it up, and it glides skywards thanks to a cleverly designed hinge, powered by a small gas shock.
Underneath the tail is a custom-built subframe, with a handsome, hand-sewn leather valet tray that holds a stormproof lighter, Leatherman and matching card wallet. The entire lift system was created in order to access this, as well as the bike’s electronics. It meant that everything under the hood had to be clean as a whistle.

The wheels are stock, but Vagabund relaced them with stainless steel spokes, and powder-coated the rims black. Accompanying the front fender is a CNC-milled fork stabilizer, and the brakes have been upgraded with new...