Vintage “Beamer” motorcycles that are decades old still run today, and they still thrill on urban streets and open country roads, but there aren’t many legendary R51s left (only 18,000 were made), and Thrive Motorcycle based in Indonesia has just restomodded one to bring it to the modern age. Using the original engine and frame of a 1951 R51, Thrive crafted and modified new parts that were missing from the original, making it fresh but still keeping a vintage look. First off, the big fenders are no more, giving the bike leaner look. There’s a big square fuel tank with a new paint scheme, hand-hammered aluminum on the rear frame cover, new suspension covers for the front fork, and a new tractor-style single seat that’s similar to the original but brilliant incorporates the LED brake light. The finished product still looks like a vintage BMW but unlike any you’ve ever laid eyes on.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
