1978 BMW R100RS Motorsport Edition

Without Reserve

Chassis: Frame No. 6183194
Engine: 6183194

Salesroom Addendum
Please note that during the consignor's ownership the BMW received service work, including a valve adjustment, fresh fluids, a carburetor rebuild, and new tires, as documented by receipts on file.

Rare and Desirable Motorsport Edition; One of Just 200 Built
Sparingly Used, Showing Only 1,042 Miles from New when Catalogued
Presents in Outstanding, Highly Preserved Condition
Just Three Owners from New; Serviced in Current Ownership
Matching Frame and Engine Numbers; One of the Finest R100RS Motorsport Editions Extant

980 CC OHV Horizontally Opposed Parallel-Twin 4-Stroke Engine
Twin Bing 40 MM Carburetors
70 BHP at 7,000 RPM
5-Speed Manual Gearbox
Front Disc, Rear Drum Brakes
Front Telescopic Fork Suspension
Rear Swing-Arm Suspension with Twin Hydraulic Shock Absorbers

When BMW introduced the R100RS in 1977, its brilliant seven-piece frame-mounted fairing promised unsurpassed rider weather protection without sacrificing style. The fairing allowed for even more comfortable high-speed, long-distance touring, something BMW motorcycles have long been known for. The RS was a fantastic and sporting all-around tourer and produced a stout 70 hp, propelling it to a claimed top speed of 122 mph. Combined with BMW’s legendary build quality and excellent handling from the boxer engine’s low center of gravity, the R100RS was an extraordinarily capable and impressive machine. For 1978, BMW produced a rare limited Motorsport Edition R100RS in a stunning white, red, and blue livery as an homage to their iconic racing colors. Only 200 were built worldwide, making them one of the most sought after of all 1970s BMWs.

This outstanding example was purchased new in 1978 by a senior architect at a firm in Boston. He rode the bike sparingly, only adding about 1,000 miles before placing it in static storage. Since then, it has had just two owners including the consignor and has been extremely well preserved. Today the RS presents in stunning original condition and shows just 1,042 miles, making it one of the finest, low-mileage examples extant. Discerning BMW collectors should not miss this outstanding opportunity to acquire a highly collectible, eminently usable R100RS, one of the finest motorcycles of the 1970s.