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WalzWerk BMW R100GS Raid and Rally (custom)

WalzWerk Motorcycles is a legendary custom bike manufacturer based in Hockenheim, Germany. Founded by Marcus Walz over 35 years ago, the workshop has built more than 1200 custom motorcycles and is now one of the world’s leading names in BMW boxer customs, turning out around 100 bikes a year. Known for their unmistakable style and obsessive craftsmanship, they blend classic designs with modern performance.

Both the Rally and Raid models are fully rebuilt using new parts throughout, based on a classic air-cooled BMW R100GS Paralever. They share the same core specs: 1,000cc boxer twin putting out about 67-70 horsepower, with an optional 1,070cc upgrade for roughly 80 hp. Wet weight is 188 kg — over 20% lighter than stock.

Suspension is upgraded by Touratech: front forks with cartridge kit and progressive springs give 200 mm travel, while a custom rear shock delive+rs 180 mm with full adjustability including ride height.
Wheels are spoked tubeless: 21-inch front and a wider 17-inch rear (18-inch rear is an option). Brakes are usually a single front disc and rear drum, but you can spec dual front discs or switch the rear to a disc from an R1150GS.

Tires are typically Continental TKC 80 dual-purpose knobbies.

The main differences are in the bodywork: Rally has a small headlight nacelle and compact fairing, while Raid keeps the larger fairing, 26-liter tank, and crash bars. Both get a custom WalzWerk subframe, two-piece gel seat, Acerbis fenders, and stainless exhaust.