Cafe Racer (BMW K100 RS by Retrorides by Lourenço)

(Legendado em Português)
More than a year ago, i had the pleasure of presenting an amazing project, based on a BMW K100, with a fantastic customized rear monoshock suspension.
And this episode, bring us another one.
But this time, it has something never done before.
An automatic gearbox, known as Continuously variable transmission (CVT).
This is a project of Jose Lourenço(Father), Gustavo and Rodrigo Lourenço, the owners of "Retrorides By Lourenço", located in Brazil.
Enjoy.
My special thanks to Pedro Torres, for his great help with my english.
Here are some interesting links about this motorcycle:
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/ retroridesbylourenco
/ gustavo_retrorides
• Cafe Racer(BMW K100 by...

[@alejmonzon]

The Lourenço family has achieved something that just thinking about it could be a nightmare, more than a dream. But to do it finally with that degree of perfection is like reaching paradise. I am sure that the owner of this wonderful machine, beyond its physical limitations, will find a world of possibilities when traveling on this beautiful bike. I agree that it is a beautiful machine and I would say it is perfect, but it is the human aspect that attracts me to this project, to achieve something for someone who might never have the experience of simply going out on the road to enjoy the moment. I love that.

[@wordsmithgmxch]

Well said.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my dear friend for sharing your perspective. :) Saludos.

[@CorretorAlyssonGomes]

This is real engineering what these guys do, unlike so many others that just modify stuff and hope for the best. Amazing.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@wprevil]

this is by far the most beautiful piece of man made craftsmanship i have ever laid my eyes upon. ..

[@fernandoozoriodemiranda1479]

uma perfeição de moto, um trabalho magnífico feito por brasileiros, que nos enche de orgulho. Parabéns pelo vídeo.

[@Marcus_Cordeiro]

Raros são os vídeos que conseguimos ver duas vezes... Mas como este é uma obra de arte, apresentação e máquina, vejo tantas vezes e nunca me canso... Obrigado!

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Que bom ouvir isso. Obrigado amigo pelo apoio :) Um abraço.

[@elyon2966]

The dedication behind this build almost made me cry... It shows how far such a devouring passion could push the people to make amazing things. Last week, I had an accident with my motorcycle. It was the kind of accident that usualy kills you, but i was so lucky and i'm safe. One week later, i'm buying another motorcycle...

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. I am glad you are fine. Thank you for sharing your story. :) Cheers.

[@martincowden8342]

Racer TV has become my favorite channel. The 8 second teaser had me checking my phone all afternoon for the full version.

[@RACER_TV]

Lol. Thank you my friend for your support.I still don't know what happened with the first video, especially because everything was perfect during the first 60 minutes after publishing it.:) Cheers.

[@josemarcosdantas9904]

Parabéns pelo excelente vídeo! Um belo projeto; e fico ainda mais feliz por saber que foi feito aqui no Brasil. Bom saber que temos construtores tão capazes assim!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@MedeirosMV7]

Tem K100 no Brasil? Nunca vi uma a venda.

[@arthurmdesouza3305]

@@MedeirosMV7 eu conheço o dono do projeto,ele comprou aqui msm

[@rapper50m]

Eu lembro q tinha preconceito com motos, ate pq ja perdi parentes por acidente, mas dpois q comprei a minha magrela titanzinha 150, me apaixonei. Moto eh tudo de bom, da uma liberdade, e quando pega estrada entao, eh incrivel, assistir a um video desses, soh me faz ter mais vontade ainda de ter uma cafe, parabens pelo trabalho incrivel, me emociona de verdade

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.

[@jonathanaleatorio2974]

Feliz por saber que esse trabalho perfeito foi feito por Brasileiros!

[@marujo100]

Muitas vezes me encanto com a capacidade e genialidade dos nossos brasileiros! Parabéns !

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@Adriano1980]

PQP que belíssimo trabalho, orgulho dos Brasileiros e principalmente da minha cidade, Campinas-Sp

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@helioerg5402]

Caro amigo, que grata surpresa esse projeto dos irmãos Lourenço. Naturalmente, fico ainda mais feliz por ser este um projeto brasileiro. Percebe-se o "DNA" da Retrorides na máquina, e o quanto além da irmã mais velha esta moto de hoje foi. Uma obra-prima, muito bem destacada por sua sempre instigante narrativa! Começo a ficar fã dessa enorme BMW (risos)!!!!! Um forte abraço!!!!!

[@AnibalMotosePasseios]

Excelente. Magnifico trabalho. Parabéns aos talentosos irmão Lourenço. Obrigado à RACERTV por divulgar até mesmo para nós brasileiros.

[@AndersonRArone]

Parabéns aos meus amigos conterrâneos brasileiros por esse lindo trabalho e parabéns ao RACER TV por fazer um vídeo tão perfeito, na locução, na música que acalma, na edição como um todo, fechou o ano com chave de ouro, parabéns pro nosso amigo português 🇧🇷🇵🇹

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@anthonywlee3122]

“What can be done in a k100 to impress us even more? And the answer to that is, something never done before...” Text to speech has never been more poetic...

[@MrFahadaziz1980]

Everytime i learn something new. Even though automatic motorcycle transmission is nothing new but changing a manual one to automatic really is something. 👍🏼

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@MrFahadaziz1980]

Anytime

[@MrFahadaziz1980]

I have always wanted to ask you something. The voice of your video is computer generated right? Not that i am complaining. Just asking. It just sounds amazing and magical. It goes hand in hand with the music and how you make the video. Simply awesome 👍🏼

[@RACER_TV]

Indeed it is. I use this "robotic" voice created by software, because i'm Portuguese, and my bad english accent (and voice), can ruin the documentary character that i like for my videos. I already tried a real american voice in one of my videos, but things didn't worked as i expected. Just like you said, this robotic voice sounds very good for all non english natives. Cheers.

[@sgh2720]

I didn't miss any video of Racer TV channel because for me simply it's not a just KZbin channel, it's a Motorcycle Design School, been leading by one of the best custom motorcycle designers and one of the best presenters/introducers. This channel is the best cafe racer source online for me. Thanks Racer TV for the very fruitful and professional videos you create for us that it's considered as one of my "To do list" each Friday morning that I just can't wait to watch. Cheers

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. Your comment is one of those, which makes me want to emoldurate it on a frame. :) Thank you my friend for your great support. :) Cheers.

[@nicolacoin9698]

Staggering, best bmw cafe I ever seen. The rear shock modify is simply genius. Thanks for share

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@ryanfisher8597]

Love the Tron legacy theme music

[@acumenautomotive2276]

Brilliant Engineering....thanks for feature ing

[@calebebeling2618]

Having just purchased my own k75 stock, this makes me extremely excited to transform it into a cafe racer, even though mine may never look as good as this one or the first. Something about these bikes, if you can look past the stock shape, have a beautiful retro-almost-futuristic look that I'm in love with, and hopefully can convey in my own build. Thank you for the great video. P.S. love the tron themed piano music!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@canalmileduque]

Trabalho inacreditável!!! Orgulho de ser feito no Brasil! Mais uma máquina incrível... no melhor canal Caff racer do KZbin! Grande abraço!!!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@fernandoramirez1865]

Feito

[@RetroRidesTV]

Olá Vítor ! Mais uma vez você foi capaz de me emocionar , o vídeo ficou espetacular , suas palavras deram ainda mais brilho para o projeto , sua personalidade eh que faz o sucesso do seu canal , continue assim , agradeço em nome de meu irmão Rodrigo e de meu pai , este que vc fez uma bela homenagem ein ! Um grande abraço do seu amigo Gustavo

[@RACER_TV]

Olá Amigo. Fico muuuito contente que tenha gostado. Infelizmente gostaria de ter conseguido fazer o video ainda melhor se tivesse tido mais tempo. Mas no geral, acho que consegui prestar a homenagem que Vocês merecem. Parabéns pelo Vosso Talento em fazer máquinas como esta. Um grande abraço para Vocês, e obrigado pelas simpáticas palavras. :)

[@OsayImasuen]

Fell in love with cafe racers recently

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. :) Cheers.

[@dailyswipe8609]

I was absolutely thrilled by the first K100 of the Lourenços and have definetely seen your video about it up to 100 times. For me, the new one is even more beautiful. My own K100-Project will be far away from both of them (because of my limited resources and the German regulations), but when I'm on the road with it, I will imagine to drive a bike of the Lourenços. And many thanks to you for your work and your stunning movies...

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. I'm glad you like so much of this project :) Cheers.

[@966396631]

Love the sound! Like the Jetson’s car!!!

[@walterscaramella]

Conseguir fazer isso, em um país que de maneira gera só atrapalha os torna ainda mais geniais! Parabéns aos autores e a você que produziu o vídeo. Como sempre a edição foi primorosa.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@Tazakh17]

That background music 👌 Tron Legacy

[@vadimkorob2689]

It’s Hans Zimmer “Honor Him”

[@Tazakh17]

@@vadimkorob2689 nope its kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3yoi6KFn8hpqtE Tron Legacy Son of Flynn.

[@rinaldovieiradasilva5872]

Magnifico projeto não só pela solução mas pela beleza.É sempre bom ver as pessoas trabalhando criando.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@solarflare1008]

A CVT in that beautiful motorcycle. Nice rear bicycle style rear suspension adaptation to this bike.

[@RACER_TV]

I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@alcava041]

The most beautiful bike I've ever seen in life.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@jstrndm945]

Emotional build, client would be proud of it

[@jckphotograph]

Yes!!! Victor, you find some great tunes, but a piano instrumental of Tron?! Beautiful! Makes the video so much more special... When you said this bike was built with a CVT, I knew right away it was for a rider who could not physically shift. What a special machine, and another great video. Thank you.... For RacerTV. Cheers from Canada

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your usual and great support. :) Cheers.

[@alejandropuerta2458]

Que hermosa!!! Gran trabajo, gran diseño, la silla, el monoshock, en fin... simplemente hermosa!!

[@RACER_TV]

Gracias amigo. Saludos.

[@luisoliveira8498]

Simplesmente genial! Que projecto, que MOTA !!!!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@migo9625]

This is the only channel that I really love even with the robot voice Idk if its real human voice but if its real human voice then big W O W for ya

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.

[@overprice7802]

Beautiful beautiful bike.. And the automatic transmission.. That's just amazing.. Hope the bike owner is happy..

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

[@MrAranhaman]

All of that amazing kraftsmanship deserved more than a cheap chinese slipon muffler

[@nelmaytan]

Que surpresa agradável qdo vi a nossa bandeira no vídeo. Parabéns pelo bom gosto e pelo serviço numa das motos que considero uma das mais bonitas já feitas pela BMW. Sou fã da linha k100, só os alemães para projetarem um motor assim.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@quadsman11]

A great selection yet again Victor ! Like you, I can't say that I am a fan of the color, and frankly, I'm not crazy about the tank. However, the choice to accommodate the rider's physical limitations, far out way anything else ! ( being that I am paralyzed myself ) These gentlemen have impressive technical prowess ! Not to mention, the fortitude to take something from scratch, to reality, can often times become a much bigger challenge than expected ! So execution of this concept should be widely acknowledged ! This is a major milestone ! Incorporating this suspension system is an even greater challenge ! These gentlemen have my ultimate respect !

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my dear friend for sharing your personal perspective. I'm glad you liked so much about this one. :) Cheers.

[@PavanKumar-bx9pg]

Thank you very much brother for sharing this video, Again you showed that the mechanics can make miracles and do whatever customization they want and which others might not even dreamed about. I really appreciate their work and like i always say i love your Voice.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

[@Marcus_Cordeiro]

Não somente lembro... como assisti inúmeras vezes esse episódio BMW k100 By Lorenço. Ainda um dos projetos mais impressionantes de Cafe Racer que vi nesse canal. Mas sendo realista, essa moto ficou ainda mais bela

[@AnonymousBosch3158]

Para mim a retrorides só não tem mais espaço no mercado brasileiro pq não está no centro comercial brasileiro. Para mim são os mais técnicos e inteligentes customizadores do Brasil. Obrigado por compartilhar (mais uma vez, hehe).

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.

[@laboratoriodepesquisasbana7434]

Brasilllll Nice Guys this is one of the most beautiful Cafe that I've been meeting

[@Z17xMachine]

At first I thought, is it supercharged? No. What could it be I said to myself. I was certainly surprised to hear and see an automatic gearbox. That is a beautiful cafe racer. Thank you for sharing.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your thoughts about the video. :) Cheers.

[@alexdacosta8506]

Ficou incrível, a impressão digital dos projetos dessa equipe é suspensão monoshock

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.

[@wagnerleal5787]

Perfect !!!!! Congratulations Lourenço family !!! I had the opportunity to see step by step project live. Will be my choice for the best of the year .... due to the difficulty level

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo por partilhar a sua opinião. :) Um abraço.

[@carlosn3511]

That song (The Son of Flynn)!!!! Just listening to it with your video is awesome! Excelent build and work too.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@jandl808]

Amazing project, my compliments to the builders

[@angelovasconcelos2378]

Wow!!! Incredible and really nice project. Congrants Lorenzo family!

[@AndreOliveira-ed8km]

Como é bom saber que há coisas tão boas aqui no Brasil. Parabéns aos projetistas e também ao canal por essa excelente edição de vídeo. É um grande prazer assistir a esse tipo de programa, principalmente quando é disponibilizado bastante conteúdo em vídeo.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@jimallen199]

Another excellent machine & another example of how living life without limit just requires a little bit of thought. Thanks for the re-upload

[@heshfrydman7453]

I rarely sit stunned by a KZbin motorcycle but I fully admit this hit me in the gut. Excellent motorcycle, superb narration, great choice of music. Kudos friend, you hit it out of the park. 👏👏👏

[@werlissonferreira2331]

Ficou muito linda. Parabéns pela legenda em português BR.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo.:) Um abraço.

[@linoramalho2291]

werlisson Ferreira acho que o dono do canal é português ou brasileiro

[@marcoferreira8683]

Estes senhores tem o meu respeito!

[@antoniossmyrnaios]

Χαίρομαι που έχεις ψηλά την ελληνική σημαία!! Μπράβο παλικάρι μου!

[@slowboat6021]

wow a truly ingenious build, that is some pretty clever engineering going on there, Respect. Thank you Racer TV

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@willjohnson5861]

It’s amazing that they made it into an automatic but that looks a lot like the same style of drive a snowmobile has. Belts in that system dont last long and every sled has an extra under the hood plus easy access to replace it. Hopefully they made it easy to access on this amazing build.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your perspective. To be honest, the original K100 gearbox is already a nightmare every time we need to change the clutch disk.:) Cheers.

[@eddieg849]

Thank you Racer TV, this video brought the biggest smile on my face😂... I have an Aprilia Mana 850 CVT transmission I absolutely love it.. it has the power and everything else I need to enjoy. I wouldn't trade it for the world. only thing I'm not handicapped😉. Your number #1 fan..

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend Eddie for sharing your personal opinion. I'm glad you liked so much about this project :) Cheers.

[@giancarlexio]

Veeery impressive. I've noticed the "electric sound" This (as usua) beautiful lvideo of Racer TV helps to recognize the hard and ingenious work of its constructors.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@darylmiranda8597]

Just...beautiful.

[@jackreacher7029]

Was not expecting an automatic. Just Wow!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@jackreacher7029]

@@RACER_TV , liked it? I love it! The builder is just so good at building K100's.

[@josemsantiago7524]

Other great motorcycle that anyone would love to have in their garage. Great job truly a work of art.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

A well conceived and implemented plan! They have employed a very high level of engineering expertise and craftsmanship to accomplish the look attained in this Café racer. Very nice bike. Thank you again for a fantastic video. And thank you for Racer TV, the Café Racers only choice! Ride safely my friend and enjoy your CX. It too, is beautiful.

[@RACER_TV]

As usual, Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. By the way, We finally solve the problem about the engine bad start of my CX. It was a bad tuning of the Ignition system. We never thought that this could be the problem, and that is why we never touched it since i bought the bike last year. :) Cheers.

[@WillysPerformanceCycleCtr]

RACER TV .... that’s good news! I’m happy that you’ve solved the problem! Ride safe my friend.

[@kenjarabek9901]

This is a really interesting presentation and a really interesting project. I have always believed in smart craftsmanship...

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

[@Citizen-of-theworld]

That transformation at 6:09 is increadible, from 80's ugly BMW to something very fresh and well balanced. Fantastic!

[@chakpuia]

WELCOME to Racer TV

[@RACER_TV]

Yes, that means that you are reeeeeeeealy WELCOME. :) Cheers.

[@chakpuia]

@@RACER_TV wow.. nice of you to reply.. keep up the good work man... Racer for life

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. :) Cheers.

[@Moon-magic109]

Love the video, especially the classical-settle music. Thank you RACER TV.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@rsbharley4766]

Great video Racer, as always. It's real engineering what these guys have made, the rear shock set up and that gearbox is simply genius. Thanks Racer for a brilliant year of videos. You and your family have a very Happy Christmas and all the best for the new year. Cheers

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my dear friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. I wish you a Happy Christmas too. But i am going to save the "happy new year" for my next video. Lol. Cheers.

[@abdulrafayshaikh2007]

1 word beautiful

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@dereks66]

Muito legal. Bom trabalho. English: Very cool. Good work. Thanks for the videos Racer TV, the community thanks you. Cheers.

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@spinmoto180]

Absolutely beautiful bike!

[@tisbales]

very nice work

[@Tommass79]

The only robo voice commentary that I can stomach on any channel here and the commentary is artful..keep the quality up!

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for all your kind words. I appreciate your support. :) Cheers.

[@RCK240]

Um dos melhores vídeos que já vi neste canal!

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo. Fico contente que tenha gostado. :) Um abraço.

[@jakemorandthemomoz8154]

The best meme voice channel on this planet

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your support. :) Cheers.

[@user-qe3lz4vw7b]

i watched this video enjoyfully and peacefully. And what a job of this special customized k100. really impressive! thanks for making this video again.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for your kind comment. :) Cheers.

[@skyraidfpv6753]

When I think CVT I think a modern Subaru...not 30 year old motorcycle LOL. This is brilliant!

[@patrickking3253]

😍Spectacular. The music as well!

[@kennethsleigh3170]

An amazing project the builders are magicians congrats to them would look good in gulf colours and thank you racer TV :-)

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@canalmaonamassa]

Os brasileiros tinhas que ser estudado pela nasa, que projeto fantástico Brazilians had to be studied by NASA, what a fantastic project.

[@slayer04031974]

I'm a little sad that there was no mention of the GT40 paint choice. That mono shock mount is amazing!! I think the builder should definitely try something like this with base model that more of monster at it's core and achieve the same goal. Over all. Beautiful!! ♥️💪

[@thorinokenshield4282]

What an automatic Transmission..? Wow im really shock 👍👍👍

[@Reverendos]

From Spain: Simply spectacular. Congratulations and good work

[@RACER_TV]

Gracias amigo. :) Saludos.

[@505197]

The physically limited buyer must have gotten a HUGE settlement to afford this kind of engineering. There are plenty of nice rides that he could have chosen from that can do the same thing....more or less. I have a K1200RS and don't like the bike, it's sits and gathers dust, I ride my R1100R most of the time. But that bike is a testament to what they accomplished.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@domingosjr5445]

Orgulho dessa máquina ser br...

[@masterblaster6434]

Lovely vid. Well done and thank you.

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you. I'm glad you liked my friend. :) Cheers.

[@justinletendre-lampron3153]

beautiful motorcycle !! The CVT is conceptualized and built by the company CV-Tech IBC localized in canada quebec

[@racerrr2231]

FANTASTIC 💯👍🏾

[@smrtn2441]

Excellent video. Much enjoyed with an espresso and big screen TV in HD. I particularly appreciate the original blue K100 project, it was my favourite of all. This one is almost as good. The only negative for me is the very short seat. I realise it squares with the golden ratio, but still.

[@RACER_TV]

I understand what you said about the seat. I also prefer the rear of the first version. Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@RatoGarage]

Brasil .... Parabéns ótimo trabalho

[@RACER_TV]

Obrigado amigo pelo simpático comentário. :) Um abraço.

[@roosbon5175]

ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC 👍🏆!

[@irzanoorza]

Hail Lorenzo team...💪

[@africanelectron751]

Absolutely beautiful

[@philipdow9862]

Thank you i love that bike great job

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@barabolak]

Beautiful bike!

[@fandikintoko7412]

one word.. AMAZING!!!

[@joelchong2081]

Woww amazing story & the bike is just perfect

[@RACER_TV]

Thank you my friend for sharing your opinion. :) Cheers.

[@bulentgoktas3127]

just AMAZING..