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1978 Bmw R-series on 2040-motos

US $9,500.00
YearYear:1978 MileageMileage:33 ColorColor: White
Location:

Farmington, Utah, United States

Farmington, Utah, United States
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BMW R-Series photos

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BMW R-Series tech info

WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller TypeType:Sport Touring Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):1,000

BMW R-Series description

1978 BMW R100RS Motorsport edition.  33,150k miles Second owner.  One of 200 produced.Genuine collector’s item.  Professionally maintained.All original except for the following; Has San Jose upper triple clamp, San Jose fork brace, Koni rear shocks.  Recently serviced.  Comes with original and rare white saddlebags.  Not perfect, front fairing has some issues and could stand some repairs.  Small dent in fuel tank.  Has original tool kit and security lock.  Overall, condition, very good for a 37-year-old motorcycle.  Runs well.  Same model (not this particular one) as was displayed in “The Art of the Motorcycle” at the Guggenheim Museum. This is NOT a R100RS painted to look like a Motorsport.  This machine was originally sold by Buchannan’s BMW in Seattle Washington to the owner of Seattle BMW (the car dealership) and was then traded to Ride West BMW of Seattle.  I purchased it from them while employed there as their Service Manager. 2 owner bike. This machine is as purchased

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