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. We encourage all potential bidders to inspect the vehicle before placing a bid. Please contact us by phone or email to schedule an appointment. All auction vehicles offered have a reserve price. You have only won the item if the seller accepts your bid. Price changes and errors reserved. The 14-day right of withdrawal does not apply to this auction. This vehicle comes from a private collection and is currently located in the province of Limburg, the Netherlands. This vehicle drives, brakes and shifts. The vehicle has a Dutch registration. The buyer is responsible for registration in his own country and responsible for delivery and collection of any vehicle purchased at the auction. The description of this vehicle is, to the best of the seller’s knowledge, accurate and not misleading. Route 66 Auctions requests a range of detail about the vehicle from the seller and performs a level of due diligence. However, potential buyers must independently satisfy themselves as to the accuracy of the description. We strongly advise potential buyers to view or arrange inspections as well as conduct any research they feel is necessary before committing to bid or buy. Please note that it is not uncommon for classic or collectible motorcycles to have received cosmetic repairs in the past, to rectify damage or refresh appearance, and this work may be hard to see even upon visual inspection. Unless there is an explicit statement by the seller to the contrary, please assume that any vehicle could have had bodywork or paintwork. Photographs may not reflect the exact true colour or exact full condition of the vehicle. It is a bidder’s responsibility to assure themselves of the colour and condition of a vehicle, including the existence of any remedial bodywork or paintwork, before committing to bid or buy. Read more