Germany is known for its close ties to the world of racing. Not only are some of the world’s most famous racing circuits housed in Germany, so too, are some of the best driving roads and highways known to man. One such road is the Automobil-Verkehrs- und Übungsstraße. Also known as AVUS, this now-public road in Berlin was built in 1921, and was used as a racing circuit up until 1998.
As a nod to the many years of racing history on AVUS, this custom BMW R18 was built by Workhorse Speedshop, and features a slew of bespoke parts designed to give the bike a thoroughly retro aesthetic, while retaining the beautiful design of the bike. Brice Hennebert is the mastermind behind Workhorse Speedshop. Based in Belgium, his work has received acclaim all across Europe, and sometimes all over the world. When it came to designing the BMW R18 AVUS, he clearly had simplicity in mind, as well as the intention of retaining the styling of the motorcycle.
