LOT 395

1998 BMW R1100RT Registration no. R434 YYC Frame no. WB10413A5WZD14214 Engine no. unable to locate

Sold for £1,610 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve

Lot 395

1998 BMW R1100RT

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|11 October 2026, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1998 BMW R1100RT
Registration no. R434 YYC
Frame no. WB10413A5WZD14214
Engine no. unable to locate

Please note VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate on Hammer Price as well as the Buyer's Premium.

Introduced for 1996, the R1100RT was the tourer model in a range that also included the R1100R, R1100GS and R1100RS, all of which used basically the same engine but in different states of tune, as well as different bodywork and chassis details. Enlarged from its R100RT predecessor's 971cc to 1,085cc, the R1100RT's engine was significantly more powerful, putting out 90bhp to the R100RT's 60 horsepower. Somewhat unusually, the fuel-injected eight-valve engine retained air-cooled cylinders but had oil-cooled heads, the latter's valves operated via short pushrods by chain-driven camshafts. On the chassis side, the R1100RT used the engine as a stressed member and featured BMW's well-established Telelever front suspension, a Paralever single-sided swinging arm and, of course, shaft final drive. Other noteworthy features of this peerless mile-muncher included ABS, a five-speed gearbox, twin four-pot front brake calipers, a 25.2-litre (5.5-gallon) fuel tank, and a generously sized touring fairing.

This R1100RT's HPI report notes five former keepers; more than one change of registration number (originally 'J2 MEW'); and a change of colour from blue to silver. The current registered keeper has owned the BMW since June 2022, and the current odometer reading is 60,092 miles. No previous history is known. The Beemer is MoT'd to 2027 and we're advised by the vendor that it is running and riding. Offered with a V5C.
Offered with key

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The engine number is: 20986925. It should be noted that this Lot previously displayed the symbol "†", indicating that additional VAT was applicable on the Hammer Price. VAT is no longer payable on the Hammer Price, but remains payable on the Buyers' Premium as standard.

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