Dirk Oehlerking’s name has become synonymous with cosmic art deco machines that wouldn’t look out of place in an art gallery. But the German custom bike maestro also knows how to build everyday motorcycles that stun with their simple elegance. He’s just used that approach on a classic BMW R80 boxer, turning it into an ISDT-inspired scrambler for the streets.
Dirk cooked up the idea while attending the uber-popular BMW Motorrad Days event. BMW was exhibiting a collection of factory race bikes that were successful in the International Six Days Trial in the late 70s, and Dirk fell in love with the aesthetic. But rather than build a dedicated enduro machine, he fancied the idea of a daily runner with vintage ISDT style.…