Stories
Einblicke, Anleitungen und Geschichten aus der Dapper Motor Werkstatt
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.
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.
3d-druck für motorräder
Erfahre, wie du mit 3D-Druck benutzerdefinierte Motorradteile selbst herstellen kannst. Von BMW K-Serie bis Cafe Racer Builds.
Bell Bullitt GT test 2026
Der Bell Bullitt GT ist der ultimative retro-integral-helm für klassische bmws und cafe racer. lesen sie unseren ausführlichen test des 2026er modells und erfahren sie, warum dieser helm die beste wahl bleibt.
BMW K100 probleme & lösungen
Erfahren Sie mehr über häufige BMW K100 Probleme und deren Lösungen. Von der Wasserpumpendichtung bis zu Hallgeber und Einspritzung: der komplette Ratgeber.
ContiClassicAttack vs Lasertec
Continental ContiClassicAttack oder Metzeler Lasertec? Der eine ist ein moderner Radialreifen für Klassiker, der andere ein klassischer Diagonalreifen. So wählst du richtig.
BMW K100 Bremsen upgraden
BMW K100 Bremsen upgraden: modernisiere deinen Klassiker sicher. Erfahre, wie du bessere Bremsleistung ohne Stileinbußen erreichst.
Warum Dapper Motor existiert | unsere geschichte
Entdecke, warum Dapper Motor 2015 gegründet wurde: eine Mission, BMW-Klassiker und Cafe-Racer-Umbauten wirklich großartig zu machen.
The accessories that complete your build (and your deduction)
The accessories that complete a custom build and are often deductible.
Records and trip logging for a business motorcycle
How to keep records and a trip log for a business motorcycle.
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.
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.
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.
Reclaiming VAT on your custom motorcycle, parts and accessories
How VAT works on a custom motorcycle, parts and accessories for business.
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.
The eyecatcher in the window: networking with your custom motorcycle at events
How a custom motorcycle becomes a networking eyecatcher at events.
Leasing or buying a custom motorcycle, weighed up for business
Leasing versus buying a custom motorcycle for business.
Your custom motorcycle as a marketing machine: the rolling business card
How a custom motorcycle works as a rolling business card for your brand.
Commuting on a custom motorcycle: cheaper, faster and a lot more fun
Why commuting on a custom motorcycle is cheaper, faster and more fun.
Investment deduction (KIA) and your business motorcycle
How the small-scale investment deduction can apply to a business motorcycle.
The margin scheme explained: why a custom motorcycle often falls under it
How the margin scheme works for a used or custom motorcycle.
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.
The business motorcycle: sole trader, BV or freelancer, what suits you
How legal form affects putting a motorcycle on the business books.
Road tax for motorcycles: how low it really is
Road tax for a motorcycle is low and fixed. We explain.
Maintenance, insurance and storage: the deductible costs of a business motorcycle
Which running costs of a business motorcycle are deductible.
Ride-outs and networking events: riding as business development
How ride-outs and the motorcycle community work as business development.
Expensing your riding gear through the business: helmet, jacket, gloves and boots
How to deduct your motorcycle riding gear as a business expense.
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.
From donor to business asset: how a Dapper build comes together for business
How a custom Dapper build comes together as a business asset.
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.
Buying through the business or privately: the sum for your custom motorcycle
Buying a motorcycle through the business versus privately, the sum explained.
