2017 BMW-Motorcycles Touch Up Paint (6 OEM Colors)

The 2017 BMW-Motorcycles Vibe

2017 was the year BMW Motorrad decided the world needed more "tactical" in its life. Whether you were carving canyons on an S 1000 RR or pretending your commute was the Dakar Rally on an R 1200 GS, the look was aggressive. We've curated the six colors that defined this chapter-from the punchy Racing Red that practically screamed at pedestrians, to the deep, sophisticated Lupin Blue. And then there's Kalamata Metallic Matte, a color for the rider who wants to blend into the shadows but still look expensive doing it. It wasn't just a palette; it was a lineup of high-gloss primaries and stealthy metallics that made every other bike in the parking lot look a little bit dated.

Paint Health Check

Welcome to the Thin Paint Era. By 2017, the robots in Berlin were masters of efficiency, but "efficiency" is just a fancy word for "stingy with the clear coat." While these finishes look stunning under the showroom LEDs, the reality is that the factory coats are thinner than a Sunday morning excuse. You'll see it first on the frame where your knees rub the tank or on the leading edges of the fairings. Because the layers are so lean, road grit acts like a miniature firing squad, and once a chip starts, there isn't much "meat" around it to hold the line. If you've got a 2017 with more than a few thousand miles, you're likely staring at a handful of battle scars where the primer is starting to peek through.

Restoration Tip

Since we're dealing with the precision of modern robotic application, you can't just slap on a glob of paint and hope for the best. Build your layers slowly. When you're filling a chip in that Lupin Blue or Racing Red, don't try to fix it in one go. If you "blob" it, you'll end up with a high spot that's impossible to level without burning through the surrounding factory clear. Apply a thin layer, let it flash, and repeat until you're level with the surface. It takes patience, but it's the only way to match that sleek, thin factory profile without making your bike look like it's got a case of the chickenpox.