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- 1979 BMW R100RS Motorsport 980cc
1979 BMW R100RS Motorsport 980cc
Lot Number: 118
1979 BMW R100RS Motorsport 980cc
This rare R100RS Motorsport has been superbly restored in South Africa. Running well and supplied with some South African paperwork, a NOVA and a current V5C (correctly classified as Historic).
- ESTIMATE: £8,000 - £10,000
+ buyer's premium of 15% plus VAT (18% incl VAT)
You can choose to bid in the room, by phone, online or via commission.
LIVE AUCTION: This lot will be auctioned on Sunday 19th April, 2026 at 11.00am local time at Shuttleworth, Old Warden Park, Beds, SG18 9EP
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REG NUMBER
GDF 645T
SUMMARY
This rare R100RS Motorsport has been superbly restored in South Africa. Running well and supplied with some South African paperwork, a NOVA and a current V5C (correctly classified as Historic).
DESCRIPTION
- The 1979 BMW R100RS is a 1,000cc (technically 980cc) air-cooled, 2-cylinder boxer-engined motorcycle, renowned for pioneering the factory-fitted, wind-tunnel-tested full fairing. It was designed for high-speed sport touring and, in 1979, featured significant updates over earlier models, including the transition from wire-spoke wheels to cast aluminium 'snowflake' wheels and the adoption of a rear disc brake, replacing the earlier drum setup
- The RS Motorsport was identical mechanically to the RS but differed by being finished in Motorsport White with M Division’s signature red and two-tone blue stripes, a red headlamp surround and a blue vinyl-trimmed seat pad
- The model's history is not clear but it's suggested that it was commissioned by an Austrian dealer who later cancelled the order. The 150 bikes were taken up by a UK distributor and sold in the UK. Subsequently 200 were sold in the US
- This bike was imported from Cape Town last year and prior to arriving, was re-built by a well-known South African BMW enthusiast. Works include frame powder coating, engine re-build, new paintwork and the original blue seat was replaced (albeit with a black one)
- Since arriving in the UK, the bike has had its 40mm carburettors cleaned, some wiring work and has been fitted with a set of period-correct Krauser panniers
- The bike is running well and comes with some South African paperwork, a NOVA and a current V5C correctly classed as Historic
- A rare opportunity to acquire a fully restored example of the very rare R100RS Motorsport
SPECIFICATION
- Lot Number
- 118
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- R100RS MOTOSPORT
- Registration Number
- GDF 645T
- Frame Number
- 6097073
- Engine Number
- 937708
GALLERY
SPECIALIST
Dan Towers
- Motorcycle Specialist
- 07973 859602
- dan@iconicauctioneers.com
Telephone Dan
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Please note due to venue restrictions we need to be clear of the venue by 2pm on Monday 20th April.
Motorcycles can be collected from Hangar 4, Old Warden Aerodrome, Biggleswade, SG18 9EP between 9am and 2pm on Monday 20th April
Our transport partner Moving Motorcycles can assist with collection and delivery. Please use the link movingmotorcycles.co.uk/lp/iconic-auctioneers to get a quote
Any motorcycles not collected by 2pm on Monday 20th April will be taken to Moving Motorcycles in Northamptonshire for a fee of £125 plus VAT. Storage will be charged at £10 plus VAT per day thereafter.Â
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