Running a custom motorcycle workshop isn’t an easy racket, so we applaud anyone who can pull it off. Germany’s Crooked Motorcycles clearly has the right stuff; this woodsy BMW boxer scrambler is their 50th release.
Nicknamed ‘The Pathfinder,’ the bike has a special place in Crooked’s heart for more than one reason. Not only does it mark a half-century of builds for the shop, but it was commissioned by a returning customer who already had two Crooked motorcycles in his garage. So the crew felt motivated to do the 1980-model BMW R100 justice.
It also wasn’t lost on them that custom BMW boxers are a dime a dozen. Their customer wanted a svelte scrambler that was rugged and sporty—something that would stand out, but still cut a neat silhouette.…