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Asking price

£8,500

Private seller

1978 BMW R100RS

  • 38,000 Miles
  • Manual, 5 speed
  • Petrol
  • 980cc
  • 1978
  • YLK562S
  • Black
  • Private seller
  • GB
    Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Description

BMW R100RS – Registered March 1978
39, 190 miles. Matching frame and engine numbers. Tax and MOT exempt.
Stored in a dry garage for 20 years then subject to major rebuild costing over £6000. Only 700 miles since restoration. Engine upgrade with Siebenrock lightweight piston and barrel kit (currently retailing at £1185!), Nikasil plated aluminium cylinders, forged pistons (110 grams lighter than standard). Comp Ratio 9. 8:1 67BHP estimated. Unleaded head conversion. Viton gearbox seals. Electronic ignition (Enduralast EDL-Boigns/ EDL-310 Module). HID headlamp conversion. Full carb rebuilt, jets, seals etc. New fuel taps. Forks rebuilt, new seals, dampers and washers, and new hyperpro progressive springs. Calipers rebuilt, all new seals, pistons etc, new discs. Rear drive rebuilt. Stainless bolts throughout and stainless yoke. Frame and alloys powder coated. Tank, rear seat mount, side panels and mudguards multi coated (RS Paints) black metallic and lacquered. New stainless exhaust header pipes. Fairing rebuilt with stainless brackets, bolts, seals etc. ‘Spider’ bracket enamelled. New Metzeler Roadtec 01’s. New battery. Toolkit and pump. Email me for further details and photos of rebuild. It was a loving rebuild with hundreds of hours spent, and whilst I've only done 700 miles since the restoration I'm already looking for a new project!

Vehicle background

Has the vehicle ever been imported?

No

Is there any outstanding finance?

No

Has the vehicle ever been declared a total loss?

No

Has there ever been any major structural issues which needed work?

No

Private seller

1 listing since 2026

Vehicle location

Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
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Advert Details

Advert type:
For Sale
Category:
Motorcycles
Reference number:
C2024741
Listed on:
05/03/2026
Make:
BMW
Model:
R100RS
Year:
1978
Colour:
Black
Seller type:
Private

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