Highlights
- Extensively restored and upgraded to Paris Dakar spec
- All work completed by the specialist Bavarian Adventure Motorcycle World
- Signature 32-litre fuel tank signed by legendary Dakar winner Gaston Rahier
- R100GS 1,070cc engine with 49% power hike to 88hp at the flywheel
- Very low mileage of under 100 miles since restoration was completed
- Only used once to obtain ULEZ certificate
- Recent MOT in July 2024 with no advisories
The Appeal
This R100GS is the next best thing to actually riding the Paris Dakar because it is a very carefully detailed replica of those illustrious BMWs. The work was commissioned in 2016 by the vendor and completed by Bavarian Adventure Motorcycle World, a well-regarded specialist in this area. It has covered less than 100 miles in the intervening 9 years.
The attention to detail and specification are both impressive and extensive. We’ve included full details from BAMW in the photos for you to pore over. The highlights include a fully rebuilt and upgraded 1,070cc engine with Siebenrock kit that has been dyno tested at 88hp - a 49% hike in the standard bike’s output. Elsewhere, there are enticing details like the correct 32L (8.4-gallon) fuel tank that has been signed by Dakar winner Gaston Rahier.
Despite largely being part of static collections since completion, the maintenance shows regular attention, including a new starter motor. The last MOT was in July 2024 and showed no advisories.
The vendor describes the bike as ‘mint’ and ‘as new’, and leafing through the photos, we’d have to agree.
History and Paperwork
- First UK registered 9th November 1989
- Converted to Paris Dakar Special Edition by BAMW in 2016
- Full BAMW specification as shown in photos
- Current keeper since April 2024 according to DVLA
- Vendor states he acquired bike in 2016 as below
- Vendor states that he commissioned work by BAMW
- Built to authentically replicate the early 1980s Paris Dakar rally bikes
- Features signature 32-litre (8.4-gallon) fuel tank signed by legendary Dakar winner Gaston Rahier
- Only used once to obtain ULEZ certificate
- Comprehensive documentation provided by BMW
- Last MOT ran to July 2025 with no advisories
- Various MOTs and invoices as shown
- V5C in current keeper’s name
- Various emails detailing work and specifications
- BAMW paperwork and dyno print outs
- ULEZ tested and compliant we are told
The vendor says:
"The bike was kept by my brother (who took delivery on my behalf ) as I was living overseas at the time. I commissioned the work to be done by BAMW (as per the invoice) so I have been the effective owner from the invoice date in 2016."
"The bike was kept by my brother (who took delivery on my behalf ) as I was living overseas at the time. I commissioned the work to be done by BAMW (as per the invoice) so I have been the effective owner from the invoice date in 2016."
The Condition
- Well detailed with iconic white paintwork and Dakar decals
- 32-litre fuel tank bears the signature of Gaston Rahier
- Original appearance maintained despite performance upgrades
- Fully restored to collector-quality standard as shown in photos
- Full specification shown in photos
The Mechanics
- 1,070cc engine fully rebuilt by BAMW
- Under 100 miles since completion
- Full specification shown in photos
- Upgraded to produce 75.54hp at the rear wheel (88hp at the flywheel)
- 49% power increase over the standard 60hp R100GS output
- Features an almost constant 45-degree to convex power curve
- Retains Bing carburettors
- Achieves the target of 90bhp from a useable, hot, road-ready engine
- Various new parts fitted since work completed including a new starter motor
- Dyno tested with details shown in photos
Specification summary (please see photos for more details):
- Fit full 1070cc Siebenrock engine kit
- 51mm conrods & hot cam shaft
- Gas flow cylinder heads
- Heads skimmed for increased compression
- Black Diamond valves fitted, with short guides
- Inlet valve size increased to 44mm
- Race tuned, twin, valve springs fitted
- Heads re engineered for Twin spark plugs with twin Dyno- coil kit, to suit
- OEM Bing carbs, reworked to increase gas flow
- (Moorspeed) K&N fast flow air filter fitted
- Filter housing re worked to increase air flow
- Carbon high output ignition leads
- Fit fully electronic Timing sparker and trigger unit fitted
- Fit Siebenrock performance exhaust complete
- Upgraded front suspension by Hyperpro
- Upgraded rear suspension, by YSS
- Upgraded front brake, 320mm disc kit, with Semi Ceramic Brembo pads fitted
- Rolling road tuned
The vendor says:
“75.54 at the rear wheel. This equates to 88hp at the Flywheel. The R100GS when new, produced 60bhp at the flywheel. This equates to approximately 49% increase in useable power. The engine shows an almost constant 45-degree to convex power curve, through the range, which is perfect for best road use. This compares to a Moore Speed 'Stage 3'
tuning kit of a 31% increase in power - 64bhp at the back wheel. 90 BHP, from a usable, hot, road use engine, was the target, without the need for strange-looking air cleaners fitted and with Bing carbs, to maintain the original look.”
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