LOT 346

1982 BMW 980cc R100RS Registration no. BRE 88Y Frame no. 6079260 Engine no. 6079260

Sold for £5,175 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 346

1982 BMW 980cc R100RS

The Spring Stafford Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|22 April 2023, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1982 BMW 980cc R100RS
Registration no. BRE 88Y
Frame no. 6079260
Engine no. 6079260

Just a few years after introducing the R90/6 and R90S, BMW upped the capacity of its range-topping flat-twins to 980cc for the 1977 season in the form of the R100/7 series, the flagship of this new line-up being the fully-faired R100RS superbike. Although styled like a super-sports machine, the R100RS was more of a sports-tourer, which did it no harm whatsoever in BMW's traditional market sector.

This R100RS was purchased new by the vendor in August 1982. Since acquisition the BMW has been used exclusively for long-distance touring, twice visiting the Southern 100 in the Isle of Man and often ridden on 350-400-mile trips to and from Wales, the Peak District and other far-flung destinations. Currently displaying a total of 27,896 miles on the odometer, the machine has not been ridden for at least 4-5 years and will require thorough servicing and a new battery before further use. Prior to being laid up the BMW was regularly maintained by the enthusiast owner, who is only selling on account of his advancing years. The machine comes with instruction manuals, a parts list, a comprehensive history file, and a good selection of new service parts to help the successful purchaser. A pair of detachable leather panniers and a spare screen are included in the sale. Close inspection of this very nice example is highly recommended.
Offered with key

Footnotes

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Saleroom notices

Please note that there is no spare screen included with this machine.

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