Description
Coming to market in 1988, the R100GS was BMW’s newest iteration of adventure-touring motorcycling, building off of the success of both the R80G/S and R80GS models. With the goal of making a motorcycle that was equally capable on-and-off-road, the R100GS featured a 980cc air-cooled, twin cylinder boxer, which was good for roughly 60 horsepower and 55 ft./lb. of torque.
With a low center of gravity mainly due to the placement of the engine, the GS was surprisingly capable on difficult terrain. To further enhance the off-road potential of R100GS, BMW released the motorcycle with a dirt-oriented wheel setup of a 21-inch front wheel and a 17-inch rear wheel. Rounding out the long-distance package was a new larger tank, meant to extend the adventure even further.
This example is VIN: 0169639R100RMYST. The seller purchased the bike approximately two to four years ago and states, “I always wanted to build a big enduro bike from an old BMW GS, and when I got all the parts together, I got started on the build. When everything was fabricated, we started to paint and overhaul all the mechanical parts.”
True mileage unknown.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “We have completely overhauled the engine and drive-line (gearbox and final drive). Done only 16 miles since.”
Modifications:
“Engine is painted in special 2k paint. Silver and titanium colour, the original BMW blue and white from the R80GS Basic models. Nice Excel black rims and stainless spokes. New hand machined lightweight pistons, special ignition system and high power alternator.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Metzeler MC360 tires with date codes of 2118 and 1920. The seller is happy to ship the bike with new tires if the buyer would like.
There are no keys. Per the seller, “It has a contact switch from a Yamaha WR450F to turn the power on and off.”
Cosmetic Blemishes:
According to the seller, there are no blemishes.
Currently located in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, this BMW is offered on a clean The Netherlands title. Have any R100GS stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
