Description
BMW R100 | 1979
Highlights:
– 980 cc flat-twin BMW boxer engine
– Engine rebuilt according to the seller
– 1,100 km covered since the engine rebuild
– Custom scrambler and café racer conversion
– Upside-down front fork
The private seller offers for sale this 1979 BMW R100, powered by a 980 cc flat-twin boxer engine. This is not a standard R100 but an individual custom build, converted into a scrambler with a strong café racer influence. The seller indicates that the engine has been rebuilt, and the motorcycle has covered 1,100 km since that work was carried out. The list of modifications is extensive: an upside-down front fork, a custom seat, a custom rear subframe, twin rear shock absorbers, wide scrambler tyres and a custom exhaust system. Together these changes give the classic boxer a tough, modern stance, while the finned cylinders of the flat-twin remain proudly on display and the unmistakable silhouette of a late seventies BMW is kept intact. The result is a motorcycle that combines period character with contemporary hardware, presented in good condition according to the seller. It is a characterful machine for the rider who wants something genuinely different from the usual classic.
The BMW R100 was the flagship of the airhead family when it arrived in 1976, as part of the /7 generation that refined the boxer formula BMW had been perfecting since its very first motorcycle, the R32 of 1923. With its horizontally opposed twin, the cylinders sitting proudly in the airstream, and shaft final drive, the R100 combined long-legged touring ability with a low centre of gravity and a famously robust, easily maintained engine. Those same qualities have made the airhead R100 one of the most popular foundations in the custom world. Its simple tubular frame, exposed engine and timeless proportions lend themselves perfectly to scrambler and café racer builds, and well-executed conversions have become highly sought after by riders who appreciate the blend of German engineering and individual craftsmanship. A custom R100 like this one offers the authentic boxer pulse and mechanical charm of a late seventies BMW, wrapped in a style that turns heads wherever it goes.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
4 — Very Good. Mechanically solid, with potential for minor servicing.
Overall condition
4 — Very Good. Displays only minimal wear and can hit the road any time.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
