The morning air at the FK1 Circuit in Valladolid carried that familiar mix of fuel, rubber, and excitement. The sun was soft, the track was quiet, and in the pit lane, a 1981 BMW R100 RS stood waiting. The team from Café Racer Dreams called it #CRD124, and today was its turn to run free.
This wasn’t an ordinary test ride. It was a day the crew had been looking forward to for weeks. They had already seen the bike on city roads, but the circuit promised something different. It was a chance to feel its limits, to see what it could really do on open asphalt made for speed.
The BMW sat low, clean, and sharp. The Tommaselli half handlebars and the small front dome gave it the stance of a racer from another time. The saddle-shaped seat added balance to the design, showing the same attention to detail that Café Racer Dreams has built its name on.
Every part had a purpose. A Showa fork at the front, Öhlins suspension at the rear, and GPR exhausts that spoke with power. Together, they formed a machine that could glide or growl, depending on the throttle.
When the first lap began, the R100 came alive. The sound of the exhaust filled the air, deep and confident. On the straight, it picked up speed like it had something to prove. You could almost feel the vibration of the engine through the air, steady and strong, carrying that signature BMW heartbeat.
From the stands, watching it move was a moment to remember. The black frame cut through the sunlight, the chrome details flashed as it leaned into corners, and the exhaust tone changed with every shift. The bike didn’t just move fast; it moved with purpose, like it knew this track was built for it.
The team watched every lap with quiet pride. For them, this build wasn’t just another project. It was a lesson in evolution. #CRD124 represented how far Café Racer Dreams had come since their first workshop days. The finish, the precision, the performance—everything spoke of experience gained over years of trial, learning, and passion.
When the day was done, the BMW rolled back into the garage, engine ticking softly as it cooled. The team stood around it, smiling the way builders do when the machine finally matches the vision. They had pushed their limits, and the bike had answered.
For Café Racer Dreams, #CRD124 isn’t just a motorcycle. It’s a turning point. A reminder of what happens when craftsmanship meets courage, and when a builder’s dream finally touches the track.
Credits
Build by: Café Racer Dreams
Base Bike: 1981 BMW R100 RS
Photography: Café Racer Dreams
Location: FK1 Circuit, Valladolid, Spain
Parts & Components: Showa fork, Öhlins suspension, GPR exhaust, Tommaselli handlebars, custom seat
Website: www.caferacerdreams.com
Instagram: @caferacerdreams
