This BMW Motorcycles got away, but there are more like it here.

This 1988 BMW R100GS is powered by a 980cc boxer twin paired with a five-speed transmission and shaft drive. The seller reportedly acquired the bike from the original owner’s estate after a period of storage from 2004 to 2015, and sold it to the current owner in 2017. The seller recommissioned the bike, including new head gaskets, cylinder base o-rings, transmission seals, and more detailed on an included summary document. The bike also received fresh fluids and a general tune-up in preparation for sale. This R100GS is offered on behalf of the current owner at no reserve with records from the current owner and himself, a set of pannier cases, and a clean California title in the owner’s name.

No Reserve: 1988 BMW R100GS

The bike is finished in Alpine White with blue graphics and a matching seat. Factory lighting and a low front fender are present, and the seller notes scratches and imperfections in the finish. The seller notes that the roundels on the tank are faded, and the graphic on the front faring is damaged. A replacement graphic is included.

No Reserve: 1988 BMW R100GS

The factory wheels feature Akront hoops with rim-edge spokes, and the fitted Continental tires measure 90/90-21 at the front and 130/80-17 at the rear. Braking is handled by a single front disc and a drum out back. A set of included hardshell pannier cases are shown in the gallery.

No Reserve: 1988 BMW R100GS

Instrumentation includes a 120-mph speedometer and warning light panel. 23,300 miles are shown on the mechanical odometer, approximately 500 of which were added by the current owner.

No Reserve: 1988 BMW R100GS

The 980cc boxer twin was factory rated at 60 horsepower, which is sent to the rear wheel via a 5-speed transmission with shaft drive. Induction is handled by a pair of Bing carburetors, and an oil cooler is mounted to the front bash bar. A summary of work performed by the seller is provided and lists new head gaskets, cylinder base o-rings, pushrod seals, and a left cylinder intake follower.

No Reserve: 1988 BMW R100GS

The seller also replaced the transmission output shaft seals and bearings, machined the output shaft for a circlip, and replaced the oil seals, clutch bolts, driveshaft flange bolts, and more detailed on the included summary document. In January 2020 the bike received fresh fluids and a general tune-up.

A cold-start video is viewable above.

Auction Result

Winning Bid USD $7,700 by clayhound
Auction Ended February 20, 2020 at 3:09PM PT
Bids 20
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BaT Essentials

Seller: dominator
Listing Details
  • Chassis: WB1047805J6152224
  • 23k Miles Shown
  • 980cc Boxer Twin
  • 5-Speed Transmission
  • Shaft Drive
  • White and Blue Paint Scheme
  • Pannier Cases
  • Tool Roll
  • Manuals
Private Party or Dealer: Private Party
Lot #28229