Description
This lot will be auctioned via Iconic Auctioneers, The Iconic Sale at Race Retro 2026 - Motorcycles on Sunday the 22nd of February, Stoneleigh Park, Stoneleigh Rd, Coventry, CV8 2LG.
The 1979 BMW R100RS is a 1, 000cc (technically 980cc) air-cooled, 2-cylinder boxer-engined motorcycle, renowned for pioneering the factory-fitted, wind-tunnel-tested full fairing. It was designed for high-speed sport touring and, in 1979, featured significant updates over earlier models, including the transition from wire-spoke wheels to cast aluminium 'snowflake' wheels and the adoption of a rear disc brake, replacing the earlier drum setup
The RS Motorsport was identical mechanically to the RS but differed by being finished in Motorsport White with M Division’s signature red and two-tone blue stripes, a red headlamp surround and a blue vinyl-trimmed seat pad
The model's history is not clear but it's suggested that it was commissioned by an Austrian dealer who later cancelled the order. The 150 bikes were taken up by a UK distributor and sold in the UK. Subsequently 200 were sold in the US
This bike was imported from Cape Town last year and prior to arriving, was re-built by a well-known South African BMW enthusiast. Works include frame powder coating, engine re-build, new paintwork and the original blue seat was replaced (albeit with a black one)
Since arriving in the UK, the bike has had its 40mm carburettors cleaned, some wiring work and has been fitted with a set of period-correct Krauser panniers
The bike is running well and comes with some South African paperwork, a NOVA and a current V5C correctly classed as Historic
A rare opportunity to acquire a fully restored example of the very rare R100RS Motorsport
