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Reworked 1985 BMW R80RT Looks Like an R100S, and It’s Searching for a New Home

What if I told you this German beauty is being auctioned at no reserve as we speak?
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Keeping an eye on live auctions happening online is a great way to hunt for two- and four-wheeled rides that’ll suit almost any budget. It doesn't matter if you’re looking for restomods, custom gems, or an affordable machine to get you from A to B; these virtual bidding platforms can prove to be a real blessing.

Bring a Trailer is one such entity, and that’s where you’ll find the modified 1985 BMW R80RT we’re featuring today. North Carolina’s Boxer2Valve has reworked this glamorous wonder to resemble Motorrad’s R100S, and this bike is offered at no reserve until Thursday, June 10. For the time being, the highest bid is placed at $8,500, and you’re about to find out why that is.

Not only did this Beemer receive a sporty facelift with an R100S-style fairing and a Siebenrock two-up saddle but it’s also been fitted with an array of mechanical upgrades to extract more performance. In stock form, the bike’s air-cooled 797cc boxer-twin engine delivers 50 horsepower and is hooked to a five-speed transmission handing the oomph over to a shaft final drive. This results in a top speed of 101 mph (163 kph).

After rebuilding the R80RT's mill with modern internals, the B2V crew took things to the next level by installing a big-bore kit from Siebenrock’s catalog, which consists of 1,000cc cylinders and stainless-steel pushrod tubes. Revised Bing carbs and a complete stainless exhaust system enable the powerplant to breathe more freely, while the electrics are brought to life by a fresh wiring harness.

Handling upgrades are accomplished thanks to refurbished forks and a YSS monoshock, plus Metzeler tires and dual semi-floating front brake discs from EBC. To be fair, we’re only scratching the surface here. This bad boy flaunts countless bolt-on accessories that give it a personality of its own, so we’d encourage you to visit the BaT website for a detailed description of the customization process.
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About the author: Silvian Secara
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A bit of an artist himself, Silvian sees two- and four-wheeled machines as a form of art, especially restomods and custom rides. Oh, and if you come across a cafe racer article on our website, it’s most likely his doing.
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