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1981 BMW R100S Custom Cafe Racer by Kevil’s Speed Shop
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Highlights
- High end 2022 Kevil’s customisation
- Just 750kms since completion
- ‘New’ bike correctly registered as a Historic Vehicle
- Tasteful stand-out specification
- Serviced in April 2023 by independent BMW motorcycle specialist Stroud Motor Cycles
The Appeal
To describe this bike as a BMW R100 is likely misleading. Thanks to the wholesale makeover by none other than Kevil’s Speed Shop it is very much its own machine - a unique, very high end custom cafe racer.
The quality is evident from the hand-stitched saddle to the custom stainless header pipes. We are told Kevil’s executed a ‘nut and bolt’ makeover and, looking at the photographs, it would be hard to disagree.
The bike was completed and serviced in April 2022 and acquired by the vendor. He has covered just 750kms since. It is now usefully registered as a Historic Vehicle, giving the buyer the benefit of a virtually brand new bike without the cost of ULEZ, MOT and road tax.
The History and Paperwork
- First registered according to CAP HPI on 6th February 1979
- First registered according to DVLA MOT records on 4th March 1981
- 11 registered keepers prior to full restoration
- Current keeper since 27th July 2022 who acquired it from Kevil’s following restoration
- Restored by Kevil’s Speed Shop in 2022 and serviced at point of sale
- Serviced in April 2022 and speedometer zero’d at that point
- Subsequently serviced April 2023 by BMW dealer Stroud Motor Cycles
- Last MOT expired 8th August 2023 with no advisories and 35kms showing on test
- We are advised that the registered keeper has registered bike as an Historic Vehicle with DVLA
- This means it is now MOT, tax and ULEZ exempt by age
The Condition
- Described as being ‘immaculate’ by vendor which photographs support
- We are told ‘every nut and bolt’ was replaced during Kevil’s restoration
- High quality renovation the highlights of which are outlined below
- Finished in Porsche Seal Grey
- Very stylish finish typical of a high end Kevil’s makeover
Specification:
- Porsche Seal Grey
- Hand-stitched dark tan leather seat
- Custom-made stainless-steel header pipes wrapped in titanium heat tape
- Ceramic-coated black silencers
- Neatly integrated bar-end LED indicators
- Heavy-duty fully adjustable rear shock absorbers
- Knobby Continental tyres in good condition
- New electrics and modern ignition system
- Black bars and Biltwell grips
- Billet bar-end mirrors
- Bespoke wiring loom
- Brembo disc brakes
The Mechanics
- Restored by Kevil’s using R100 running gear
- Speedometer zero’d on completion
- Serviced by BMW dealer in April 2023
- 980cc BMW R100 engine with 2cyl developing 70bhp
- 5spd manual BMW gearbox
- Fully rebuilt 40mm Bing carburettors
- Vapour and ultrasonically cleaned
- Heavy-duty charging system
- Engine protection bars
- Yellow driving light LED headlight
- Motogadget M-unit Dyna coils
- Push button Motone switch gear
- CNC billet top yoke
- Reported to run and ride very well with no issues to report
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Auction Details
- Year 1981
- Make BMW
- Model R100S
- Colour Grey
- Odometer 750 Kilometres
- Engine size 980
- Seller Type Private
- Town Nr Aylesbury
- County Buckinghamshire
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
18 Bids
- Bobby-S•••• £13,000 16/04/24
- Colin B•••• £12,750 16/04/24
- Bobby-S•••• £12,500 16/04/24
- Colin B•••• £12,250 16/04/24
- Bobby-S•••• £12,000 13/04/24
- helmfoo•••• £11,750 13/04/24
- Bobby-S•••• £11,500 13/04/24
- helmfoo•••• £11,250 13/04/24
- Bobby-S•••• £11,000 13/04/24
- helmfoo•••• £10,750 13/04/24
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