Jérémie Duchampt is a skillful hand at skillful construction cafe racer—a fact he has proven time and time again. However, the owner of France’s Jerem Motorcycles has stepped up significantly with his latest project. This carbon-wrapped BMW R100 cafe racer not only has a sharp look, but also has a series of modern parts and a completely unique rear suspension.
Jérémie knew from the start that he would have to pull out all the stops on this build. His client was a small French racing car manufacturer Quarkus Carsso whatever he comes up with has to be more high fashion than ready-to-wear.
Working from the inside out, Jerem Motorcycles refurbished the 1982 model BMW R100RT boxer engine and carburetor, replacing the airbox with a carbon fiber battery box and adding a carbon fiber cylinder head cover. The airhead now inhales through a pair of DNA pod filters and exhales through a custom exhaust tip that feeds into a Yoshimura muffler under the seat.
All wiring is new and is now run through a Motogadget controller with keyless ignition. Solise Lithium batteries power the system.
Next, Jérémie moved on to the chassis, which is when things got a little crazy. This classic boxer now features a host of modern R nineT components at both ends—starting with inverted forks, a 17” front wheel, and twin Brembo disc brakes. A sturdy CNC-machined upper stem sits at the top of the fork, while a steering damper keeps things stable.
The nineT’s swingarm and final drive do the returning duty, wrapped in a layer of carbon fiber and connected to the classic drivetrain via a custom linkage. Jérémie also paired the nineT’s 17-inch rear wheel and single disc brake, then added a rear wheel hugger and swingarm-mounted license plate holder.
Keen eyes will notice the absence of a traditional rear shock absorber. Instead, the R100’s rear end is suspended via a springless damper, with a series of carbon fiber leaf springs mounted underneath the car. The system was designed by Quarkus, using carbon components from Motion Engineering and machined parts from the USV race car
The carbon fiber theme runs throughout the car’s body with solid commitment. The sleek front fairing is a work of art, perfectly encasing the LED headlight at the front and flanking the fuel tank to create a cohesive design at the rear. It even has the aerodynamic wing from the Ducati Panigale V4 — which, while not as effective at the speeds a 1980s boxer could achieve, looks cool.
Not wanting to lose the classic R-series tank shape, Jérémie simply wrapped the OEM unit in a layer of carbon fiber. The tail section is made entirely of carbon fiber, perfectly shaped to hug the rear Yoshi muffler. The seat cushion has more padding than most cafe racers, with luxurious upholstery from Jerem Motorcycles’ favorite upholsterer, Yaya Brush Sellerie.
Subtle frame mods tie everything together; The subframe has been trimmed and removed, and the fuel tank is now slightly higher than before. Handcrafted carbon fiber belly pan adds a sporty touch.
Behind the fairing are new clip-on handlebars, equipped with Rizoma swingarms and Motogadget handlebar turn signals. There’s also a Brembo master cylinder, push-button switches, and a custom console that houses a pair of Daytona dials. Other add-ons include a Monza fuel cap, Tarozzi rear controls, and Motogadget turn signals and taillights.
Too much carbon fiber can quickly look gaudy, but Jerem Motorcycles’ BMW R100 cafe racer overcomes that label with a series of tasteful finishes.
Carbon details have delicate yellow stripes running cleverly from the fairing to the fuel tank and rear of the car. White accents add contrast, with a tough clear coat covering everything. Jérémie chose gold for the rims, black for the hub and chrome for the spokes.
But the most ingenious detail is the color that Jérémie chose for the photo frame. Instead of choosing traditional black, he switched to metallic gray epoxy paint. It’s a subtle detail, but it sets off the rest of the paint.
The yellow accents have earned BMW the ‘GoldenEye’ nickname, named after the 1995 James Bond movie. We’re getting a distinct John Player vibe from it—especially with the pattern JMQ on the fairing (short for Jerem Motorcycles Quarkus).
In any case, this immaculate BMW R100 cafe racer is solid proof that Jerem Motorcycles is at the top of its field.
