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- The Shuttleworth Motorcycle Sale 2023
- 1978 BMW R100 RS 1,000cc
1978 BMW R100 RS 1,000cc
Lot Number: 652
1978 BMW R100 RS 1,000cc
Classic late-1970s BMW fast tourer with one owner from new.
- Sold for: £4,950
LIVE AUCTION: This lot was auctioned on Sunday 30th July, 2023 at 11.00am BST at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
RUD 736T
SUMMARY
Classic late-1970s BMW fast tourer with one owner from new.
DESCRIPTION
- Introduced in 1976 as BMW's flagship fast tourer
- One of the first production motorbikes to sport a frame-fixed full fairing
- Developing 70bhp, capable of 125mph and still return 50mpg
- One owner from new, matching numbers example
- Supplied with single and dual seats and complete with all original tools
- Additional Surefoot back stand
- Fitted with an uprated stainless steel exhaust
- Not ridden for last 2-3 years and so an element of recommissioning is to be expected
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 652
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- R100 RS 1000
- Variant
- Bike
- Registration Number
- RUD 736T
- Frame Number
- 6092338
- MOT Expiry
- Exempt
- Engine Number
- 6092338
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Charles Smalley
- Car Specialist
- 07421 007866
- charles@iconicauctioneers.com
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