Vagabund Moto of Austria likes a challenge, but perhaps none has been more of a hurdle than their latest BMW R nineT mod known as the V nineT Custom. Germany’s TÜV system happens to be very restrictive when it comes to bike mods that require stamped approval for every modified part. Furthermore, a bike’s frame can’t really be changed and parts must be designed for the specific bike model. This blacked out version is the first one in a series of V nineT motos, and it’s been commissioned by BMW’s Austrian distributor. New and highly specialized parts include a bolt-on rear end with a thin, integrated LED taillight, a gorgeous black leather seat, a new headlight housing, and a front fender, all crafted to BMW Motorrad quality, a high bar. Aftermarket parts like an exclusively made blackened Remus exhaust, a Motogadget speedometer, and a super-bright 1,000-lumen Koso Thunderbolt headlight to illuminate the path ahead. Add in custom paint and black powder-coated parts, and you can pony up $32K for the upgrades and the base bike. If you already have an R nineT, you can drop off the bike at the Vagabund shop to get the same treatment.
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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.
