BMW K100 Dakar Tribute - November Customs

After their hugely popular Kawasaki Zephyr 750 build which we featured last year, we had to get Paul from @novembercustoms down again once he showed us what they had created from a neglected BMW K100.
Inspired by the R80 GS Paris-Dakar bike of the 80’s, they took this build further and further to build a scrambler with more off-road capability than it’s normally used to.
Probably the most striking part of the build is the cosmetic touches, Paul couldn’t resist throwing in the famous ‘Marlboro’ livery in on the bike too after nostalgic sentiment from the models he made of it in his teens.
While you’re here don’t forget to check out the aforementioned Kawasaki build. Link below.
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And a few more pics and words of it here:
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[@davidtaysom3592]

Love the sound that it makes

[@CustomGarageAlsace]

First k100 custom I like very much. Well done 👍

[@mrenid7184]

Love the k100 engine and by removing the original tail pipe and clocks you probably reduced the the weight by 50%. I want it!

[@petrolventure]

Best looking K100 custom.

[@carlarthur4442]

Always a nice note out of the engine on the Ks, and pull like a train, I know mine does.

[@cblack1green]

Hi Paul, the bikes running great it’s a real credit to you, since I brought the bike it has been very much admired, I know you built it as a tribute bike but it really is better looking than what BMW did. The sound is very pleasing to the ears and I am sure my neighbours think so to 😁. All the best. Chris.

[@danielkenney507]

This is better than every other cafe racer build 🤯

[@thepassionofthegoose5472]

Helped a neighbor in San Francisco in 01 do a Dakar Marlbro tribute out of an 1100GS. Ironically he put 17's to make it into a proper supermotard, which made it that much cooler considering how limited it was offroad and the fact that he used it as an urban commuter.

[@johna6968]

Great bike making an equally great noise.

[@rsbharley4766]

Great job Paul, looks very cool. Thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@ar_pe4012]

Wow, what an amazing bike! I‘m building a K100 Racer at the moment but it’s a completely different style but this K looks like it was originally made for Dakar. Very nice work! Greetings from Germany!

[@muddysoles]

This is one beautiful looking and sounding machine!

[@maniac7067]

Never heard an old brick sound that good. Really nice build!

[@carlarthur4442]

Love what you've done to that B M , I have a K75c and am thinking of changing the looks of it , but have a limited budget, really nice .

[@humanbean123]

Nice work!! Lovely looking bike!!

[@IanTheEarlobe]

Wow they killed it

[@utharaptortrex]

Good looking bike! I would just add some kind of side panel under the seat as well, for some reason i think it would go better with the style of the bike than the exposed frame, but still love it!

[@TIMBEAU1962]

Can not find the right words! Fabulous!

[@richardpearson4248]

Great video nice looking bike 🇬🇧👍

[@andrewd7586]

Fan-BLOODY-tastic!!!😍😎👍🏼... Cheers from Down Under!

[@PeterJUren]

What a great looking bike - I love it.

[@80flaviojr]

Fabulous!!! Congratulations!!!

[@bradb.4570]

The sound is awesome

[@edwardtupper6374]

That must be an absolute hoot on dirt and gravel, and a nightmare in mud and sand

[@alananderson5202]

Awesome build. Dakar! Sweet.

[@jameshickman5299]

Bizarre, outrageous! But strangely cool.

[@pwestjr]

Absolutely beautiful mate!

[@michaelhayward7572]

Those front Brembos were about the best calipers back in the day, last of the Laverdas, Guzzis and Ducatis all ran them, a lot on cast iron discs too. Wonderful caliper.

[@C1Rob1990]

Awesome bike and Great sound!

[@cosmozh]

Wow that’s awesome bike. I personally miss spokes on the wheels ✌️👍

[@WLKD06]

Looks great! Currently doing my own K100 build 😎

[@fredtracy1673]

Absolutely beautiful!!😍

[@getoutofthetimetrap5435]

Thank you ! An idea for my ‘87

[@82danielrider]

That´s a great ride...

[@grengren2]

A Dirty Dog to a Daily Darling ! Nice work - keep it cheap and add plenty of genuine creativity; love it.

[@wuttmodel3232]

So nice sir

[@edmachado22]

Very nice indeed 👍

[@nuu-age1118]

November customs is definitely one of my favorite custom bike shop. They have a great style and pay attention deeply in all the nooks and crannies. (Prpbably said that wrong). Great bike! Great KZbin channel!

[@lindabainbridge6986]

Wow thanks so much 👍

[@nuu-age1118]

Linda, are you apart of November November customs? If so, you're welcome I enjoy the instagram and you guys definitely give me inspiration to di this kind of work!

[@udoodu8023]

Love it. Nice done.

[@shahzadakram1232]

Very nice enjoy young man

[@abbaby555]

I love it!

[@duke7888]

Love it, Love it, Love it!!!!!

[@iradek]

very nice

[@Heavywall70]

Quality build!

[@ThePeterfrancon]

Love it to bits! Beautiful build! I've been looking at a K75 for a similar project, but the K100 might be a better choice.

[@GRUNGELEOPARD]

So cool!!

[@mariobondanza5149]

For sure this is not one of those messed-up wrecked poor bikes that so often are shown on other channels,thumbs up for you! One thing you have forgotten: you did not show the clever popup lever to help you putting the bike on its central stand. One thing left to do: going to a good auto parts shop, buy a good spray to revive plastics and healing those filthy krauti-devouring handlebar switches! 😆😆😆 Again: good job!

[@lindabainbridge6986]

Oops that is an awesome feature too

[@keithsmodelsandrcs6593]

I've k100 1985 id love it to look like this with black and silver 2tone

[@deniscullis8518]

Looks good xden

[@haraldalbrecht6133]

I wished my old AFRICAN TWIN looked so ..... ( my MAICO has the same front look ). Great job !😘

[@MegaDRKSTR]

I love how happy he is with the bike. Great job. But please consider putting those period correct boxy indicators and tail light. They would look much better imho

[@igedebejamin6938]

Amazinx art

[@jalex19100]

I ride a K100. Mine has been a little more refreshed, mechanically (newer brake discs, etc), but this one looks way better. =) Engine sounds pretty good!

[@carlosgooglemaps94]

Bike looks incredible!!!, that said; I think that four cylinders power plants do not make good off road motorcycles, alloy wheels also are not good for off road, other than that and around town the bike is a head turner!!!

[@maverick1685]

Good Job! would love to have that bike. I'll just build my own. Cheers.

[@SymbolizmPhotography]

Congratulations lovely job! Any chance of sharing the link to that exhaust muffler?

[@anthonybaiocchi3028]

Get some spokes on it

[@BN1960]

I like that, rather a lot. No sidestand?

[@joseeudesbarrospinto7878]

Show!👏👏👏

[@eh74nq]

That sounds so much better than any K100 I've heard! Looks fantastic but the throttle grip seems a bit short which would annoy me :-)

[@Yelwas]

Amazing I want to turn my standard K100RS into that... Did you have fun with the electronics, that scares me on K. I am keen to know what you did...

[@josk38]

Looking very good! I'm searching for the same site panels but can't find them. Do you know where I can find these? Thanks

[@BobiCustomsGarage]

My projeck kawasaki GPZ 600r dakar 😀

[@frankiethefin886]

coool

[@andymeadows9285]

What handlebars did you use ?

[@xrolaf]

I really like what you have created! And yes, the side panels are beautiful for a scrambler based on a BMW K Model. But where to find such panels? Do you have any tip?

[@jameshickman5299]

How did you raise the forks?

[@jameswalton8532]

Hi, I don't suppose you know the paint code for the red powder coat? I'm doing a DR 750 dakar' replica, and want to do some parts the same. Cheers Jb

[@adfro76]

I’ve seen this bike for sale recently

[@eflanagan1921]

Sounds great , weight ?

[@ktsabu]

素敵だ！

[@MrBlompod]

Magnificent.... shame about those bloody huge number plates you guys in the UK have to put on your bikes.

[@keithralfs5190]

Very nice bike - How Much?

[@BikeShedMotoCo]

£7999

[@alananderson5202]

Just needs a bigger wheel on the front.

[@FunWithAJ]

I like it overall and get that it's a dakar tribute bike but I hate the brands on it. Just not a fan of that myself. That said I like the non branded aspects of the bike.

[@lindabainbridge6986]

Thanks so much we just thought it was a little plain, also just used the stickers that came with the parts we used

[@K75RS]

Good Job, but Bro... The wheels are so Bad. Better Upgrade to spokewhels.

[@bayukrisna3475]

speed is nothing...the sound is everythings

[@jalex19100]

The K100 bikes go 0-60 in under 4 seconds (k100rs), stock. They aren't Hayabusa's, but if you hit the sweet spot in the power curve, you will have to hold on tight.

[@norjinbernardo5795]

Xr200

[@gluebox1]

The hydrodipped covers are really tacky :/..the rest is nice.

[@PanAshigaru]

YSS Shocks are crap, allways way to hard. I don't get why you use such a cheepo on this build, specialy a bike that should work offroad

[@wuttmodel3232]

So nice sir