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Einblicke, Anleitungen und Geschichten aus der Dapper Motor Werkstatt

Die Adler, die Rik restaurierte, Schritt für Schritt
Inspiration & Community
24. Juni 2026
6 min

Die Adler, die Rik restaurierte, Schritt für Schritt

Lange vor der ersten BMW brachte Rik eine klassische Adler von Hand zu altem Glanz zurück. Elf Bilder der Restaurierung, vom zerlegten Scheunenfund bis fahrbereit.

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BMW Classic Builds
10. April 2026
10 min

10 beste BMW K100 cafe racer builds

Die BMW K100 ist eine Goldgrube für Cafe-Racer-Umbauten. Entdecke 10 inspirierende Custom Motorcycles mit Tipps für dein Projekt.

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Technische Anleitungen
10. April 2026
6 min

3d-druck für motorräder

Erfahre, wie du mit 3D-Druck benutzerdefinierte Motorradteile selbst herstellen kannst. Von BMW K-Serie bis Cafe Racer Builds.

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The accessories that complete your build (and your deduction)
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The accessories that complete your build (and your deduction)

The accessories that complete a custom build and are often deductible.

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Records and trip logging for a business motorcycle
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Records and trip logging for a business motorcycle

How to keep records and a trip log for a business motorcycle.

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Business branding on your custom motorcycle: colours, logo and style without going tacky

How to brand your custom motorcycle tastefully with colours, a logo and style.

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Benefit-in-kind on a business motorcycle: why there is none
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Benefit-in-kind on a business motorcycle: why there is none

A business motorcycle has no benefit-in-kind addition. We explain how it works.

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Fuel prices keep climbing: why a motorcycle is far cheaper to ride
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Fuel prices keep climbing: why a motorcycle is far cheaper to ride

A motorcycle is far cheaper to ride than a car. We do the math.

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Reclaiming VAT on your custom motorcycle, parts and accessories
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Reclaiming VAT on your custom motorcycle, parts and accessories

How VAT works on a custom motorcycle, parts and accessories for business.

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Your build as content: before and after, social and the story behind it

How a custom build becomes a goldmine of content for your brand.

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The eyecatcher in the window: networking with your custom motorcycle at events

How a custom motorcycle becomes a networking eyecatcher at events.

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Leasing or buying a custom motorcycle, weighed up for business
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Leasing or buying a custom motorcycle, weighed up for business

Leasing versus buying a custom motorcycle for business.

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Your custom motorcycle as a marketing machine: the rolling business card

How a custom motorcycle works as a rolling business card for your brand.

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Commuting on a custom motorcycle: cheaper, faster and a lot more fun
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Commuting on a custom motorcycle: cheaper, faster and a lot more fun

Why commuting on a custom motorcycle is cheaper, faster and more fun.

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Investment deduction (KIA) and your business motorcycle
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Investment deduction (KIA) and your business motorcycle

How the small-scale investment deduction can apply to a business motorcycle.

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The margin scheme explained: why a custom motorcycle often falls under it
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The margin scheme explained: why a custom motorcycle often falls under it

How the margin scheme works for a used or custom motorcycle.

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What does a motorcycle cost per kilometer? The real figures next to a car
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What does a motorcycle cost per kilometer? The real figures next to a car

The real cost per kilometer of a motorcycle versus a car.

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The business motorcycle: sole trader, BV or freelancer, what suits you
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The business motorcycle: sole trader, BV or freelancer, what suits you

How legal form affects putting a motorcycle on the business books.

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Road tax for motorcycles: how low it really is
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Road tax for motorcycles: how low it really is

Road tax for a motorcycle is low and fixed. We explain.

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Maintenance, insurance and storage: the deductible costs of a business motorcycle
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Maintenance, insurance and storage: the deductible costs of a business motorcycle

Which running costs of a business motorcycle are deductible.

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Ride-outs and networking events: riding as business development
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Ride-outs and networking events: riding as business development

How ride-outs and the motorcycle community work as business development.

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Expensing your riding gear through the business: helmet, jacket, gloves and boots
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Expensing your riding gear through the business: helmet, jacket, gloves and boots

How to deduct your motorcycle riding gear as a business expense.

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Buy-back guarantee and residual value: the custom motorcycle as a value-retaining investment
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Buy-back guarantee and residual value: the custom motorcycle as a value-retaining investment

How a custom motorcycle holds its value, and what a buy-back guarantee adds.

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From donor to business asset: how a Dapper build comes together for business
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From donor to business asset: how a Dapper build comes together for business

How a custom Dapper build comes together as a business asset.

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Riding a custom motorcycle through your business: the complete guide for entrepreneurs
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Riding a custom motorcycle through your business: the complete guide for entrepreneurs

A custom motorcycle through your business is often surprisingly affordable. The complete guide for entrepreneurs.

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Buying through the business or privately: the sum for your custom motorcycle
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Buying through the business or privately: the sum for your custom motorcycle

Buying a motorcycle through the business versus privately, the sum explained.

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