LOT 522

1993 BMW 980cc R100GS Registration no. L141 YAY Frame no. 6466050 R100GS Engine no. 02/92/0031 102VD

Sold for £4,140 inc. premium

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Lot 522

1993 BMW 980cc R100GS

Motorcycles Online - The Winter Sale|15 December 2025, 12:22 GMT|Online, Milton Keynes

1993 BMW 980cc R100GS
Registration no. L141 YAY
Frame no. 6466050 R100GS
Engine no. 02/92/0031 102VD

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. One of the most popular of BMW's models made its first appearance soon after. This was the enduro-style 'G/S', which was made available from 1980 as the 800cc R80G/S. The latter featured a 21" front wheel, raised front mudguard and a new single-sided swinging arm at the rear. Capable of topping 100mph, the R80G/S was in many ways a better tourer than it was off-roader, which did nothing to hinder sales. In 1988 the range expanded to include the R100G/S. Fitted with the 980cc engine, the R100GS was in many ways a new design, featuring long-travel Marzocchi front forks and BMW's own double-jointed, 'Paralever' rear suspension that counteracted rear end lift. The R100GS became the top-selling BMW model in Germany soon after its release, and modern members of the 'GS' series are equally popular today.

Currently displaying a total of 41,675 on the odometer, this R100GS was purchased by the current vendor in 2008 and used on trips throughout the UK. Notable features include engine protection bars, hand guards, headlight protector, and a pannier luggage rack. The BMW has been stored for a while but was recently recommissioned for road use. The machine is offered with a V5C document, HPI report, sundry invoices, a service booklet and a rider's handbook.
Offered with key

Footnotes

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