What do you do?

Vulture Motor Works builds custom classic BMW motorcycles, on spec and for select customers.

Where are you?

VMW is located in central Vermont, between I-91 and I-89. We keep odd hours, so if you’d like to visit the workshop just drop us a line.

Who are you?

Proprietor/builder Ian Thorne has been dedicated to BMW motorcycles for over thirty years, ever since he jumped on his first R75/5.

Got any bikes for sale today?

Quite possibly. Drop us a line and we’ll let you know what’s in the works.

How quickly can you build me a bike?

Somewhere between eight weeks and eight months. Build time depends on project complexity, availability of aftermarket parts, and the workload of our own vendors.

Can you restore my granddad’s R69S?

No, but we probably know who can! Concours restorations, pre-1970 models, race/track bikes and other specialties are best handled by specialists. Quite a few classic & vintage BMW nerds have made Vermont their home, so if you’re unsure who to call we could point you in the right direction.

Wanna buy my R80/6 or whatever this is?

If you have an old BMW gathering dust, we could likely make use of it in whole or in part. If you’re not sure what model/year bike you have, we can help you identify it. And if it’s an old Italian or British bike, we know some guys.