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There’s no better way to fill the empty space in your garage than occupying it with a retro two-wheeler.
Touring motorcycles are chunky machines, but their utility is undeniable when it comes to traveling long distances. These two-wheeled behemoths bring about an unrivaled level of comfort, abundant storage space and a smooth riding experience that’ll certainly put a smile on your face.
If you’re one of these people who like to tackle the Interstate in style, the following paragraphs will fill that heart of yours with sheer joy!
As you’re reading this, an unsullied 1977 BMW R100RS is making its way to the auction block on Bring A Trailer. The current bid is placed at 3,500 bucks, and you may feel free to submit yours until Saturday (August 14), when the BaT auction will end.
Although the Bavarian tourer looks stock at first glance, this is far from being the case, as its powertrain received a selection of modern components to optimize performance.
The engine inhales via Dell’Orto carburetors, while its bearings, seals and gaskets have all been replaced in preparation for the sale. Additionally, you will also find an EME digital ignition unit and a premium set of coils from Dynatek’s inventory.
Following the installation of a modern front tire, the standard shock absorbers were discarded to make way for higher-spec Koni alternatives.
Since we already talked about the adjustments, we might as well go into more detail about the bike’s general specifications. Motorrad’s ‘77 MY R100RS is brought to life thanks to an air-cooled 980cc boxer-twin mill, with four valves and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. When the tachometer shows 7,000 revs per minute, a peak horsepower figure of 70 ponies will be fed to a five-speed gearbox.
On the other hand, the powerplant will gladly summon up to 56 pound-feet (76 Nm) of twist at approximately 6,000 spins. The rear wheel is put in motion via an enclosed driveshaft, resulting in a top speed of 124 mph (200 kph). Last but not least, the Beemer is capable of accelerating from zero to 62 mph (100 kph) in a mere 4.6 seconds.
If you’re one of these people who like to tackle the Interstate in style, the following paragraphs will fill that heart of yours with sheer joy!
As you’re reading this, an unsullied 1977 BMW R100RS is making its way to the auction block on Bring A Trailer. The current bid is placed at 3,500 bucks, and you may feel free to submit yours until Saturday (August 14), when the BaT auction will end.
Although the Bavarian tourer looks stock at first glance, this is far from being the case, as its powertrain received a selection of modern components to optimize performance.
The engine inhales via Dell’Orto carburetors, while its bearings, seals and gaskets have all been replaced in preparation for the sale. Additionally, you will also find an EME digital ignition unit and a premium set of coils from Dynatek’s inventory.
Following the installation of a modern front tire, the standard shock absorbers were discarded to make way for higher-spec Koni alternatives.
Since we already talked about the adjustments, we might as well go into more detail about the bike’s general specifications. Motorrad’s ‘77 MY R100RS is brought to life thanks to an air-cooled 980cc boxer-twin mill, with four valves and a compression ratio of 9.5:1. When the tachometer shows 7,000 revs per minute, a peak horsepower figure of 70 ponies will be fed to a five-speed gearbox.
On the other hand, the powerplant will gladly summon up to 56 pound-feet (76 Nm) of twist at approximately 6,000 spins. The rear wheel is put in motion via an enclosed driveshaft, resulting in a top speed of 124 mph (200 kph). Last but not least, the Beemer is capable of accelerating from zero to 62 mph (100 kph) in a mere 4.6 seconds.
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