In current ownership since July 2021
13 previous owners showing on the V5C.

For sale the 1981 BMW R100RS motorcycle, current mileage reading 71, 090 (this will increase with the good weather)
The motorcycle was purchased at circa 69, 800 miles and during the current ownership has covered about 1, 285 miles in about 3 years – hence the main reason for the sale.
During the current ownership, the motorcycle has been serviced as listed and runs smoothly.
Over £2600 has been spent, this is now a very sorted and capable motorcycle. All fluids – brake fluid, engine/ transmission and final drive oil, tyres have been changed.

There is no smoke during riding, and the engine uses no oil.
Battery, brakes and tyres are all in good condition.
Engine sounds smooth and pulls well through the gears.

2x factory BMW panniers and an addition top box included gives plenty of storage for trips away.

All lights and gauges work.

All original paint, wheels look as if they have been refinished. The motorcycle appears largely original and shows its 43 years / 71k miles well.
All ready and waiting for its next road trip.

Check out the photos, and videos search on YouTube for "BMW R100RS for sale walk round" and check all the videos in the channel - cold starts, walk round and riding videos– ask questions please ask.

Service during current ownership, main receipts.
Mar 2024 Service / Carb setup £561
Aug 2022 light bulb / sundries £27
Aug 2022 Synchronising carbs £84
July 2022 Service/ tyres / all fluids £1104
June 2022 Battery £131
June 2022 “Cover” £77
April 2022 Rubber boot & clip £22
Mar 2022 Front brake master cylinder £113
Sep 2021 Tyre pump £23
Sep 2021 BMW first aid kit Euro27
Aug 2021 Tool Kit £168
Date not recorded, Service £286

Brief history from earlier owners
Mar 2020 Battery / spark plugs £220
Mar 2003 Oil filter / sump washer £13
April 2002 Oil / sundries £203
Feb 2002 Brakes discs / pads £198
Note there is no earlier history available on file.

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