In case you were scouting for a trusty companion to take off-road, your search might end right here.
When you think about iconic ADVs or dual-sports from days of yore, the BMW R 100 GS Paris-Dakar will almost certainly be one of the machines that come to mind. In the following paragraphs, we’ll go ahead and introduce you to a 1993 model equipped with sizeable storage units, aftermarket foot pegs, and a high-end adjustable monoshock from Ohlins’ range.
The Bavarian was serviced with new steering head bearings and fresh fluids back in July, while its valve clearances have been adjusted and the carburetors overhauled. Now, some may argue that 31k miles (50,000 km) on the odo are a lot for a motorcycle, but those are actually baby numbers for a hardened titan like the R 100 GS.
BMW’s legend gets pushed forward by means of an air-cooled 980cc boxer-twin powerplant, which is connected to the rear wheel by means of a five-speed gearbox and a driveshaft. The horizontally-opposed mill comes with two valves per cylinder head, dual Bing carbs, and Bosch electronic ignition hardware. When prompted, this bad boy is capable of producing 60 hp at 6,500 rpm and 56 pound-feet (76 Nm) of twist at about 3,750 spins.
Not that it really matters when you’re off-road, but these power output digits can result in speeds of up to 109 mph (175 kph). We’ve already talked about this specimen’s beefed-up rear suspension arrangement, and the front end still carries the original 40 mm (1.6-inch) leading-axle forks. Up north, braking is obtained through a drilled 285 mm (11.2-inch) disc and a two-piston Brembo caliper.
On the other hand, the rear 17-inch hoop comes to a halt thanks to a traditional drum brake measuring 200 mm (7.9 inches) in diameter. This ‘93 MY R 100 GS Paris-Dakar is going under the hammer at no reserve on Bring a Trailer, where you’ll find it listed until September 14! As of now, the leading bid amounts to a moderate 5,000 bones.
The Bavarian was serviced with new steering head bearings and fresh fluids back in July, while its valve clearances have been adjusted and the carburetors overhauled. Now, some may argue that 31k miles (50,000 km) on the odo are a lot for a motorcycle, but those are actually baby numbers for a hardened titan like the R 100 GS.
BMW’s legend gets pushed forward by means of an air-cooled 980cc boxer-twin powerplant, which is connected to the rear wheel by means of a five-speed gearbox and a driveshaft. The horizontally-opposed mill comes with two valves per cylinder head, dual Bing carbs, and Bosch electronic ignition hardware. When prompted, this bad boy is capable of producing 60 hp at 6,500 rpm and 56 pound-feet (76 Nm) of twist at about 3,750 spins.
Not that it really matters when you’re off-road, but these power output digits can result in speeds of up to 109 mph (175 kph). We’ve already talked about this specimen’s beefed-up rear suspension arrangement, and the front end still carries the original 40 mm (1.6-inch) leading-axle forks. Up north, braking is obtained through a drilled 285 mm (11.2-inch) disc and a two-piston Brembo caliper.
On the other hand, the rear 17-inch hoop comes to a halt thanks to a traditional drum brake measuring 200 mm (7.9 inches) in diameter. This ‘93 MY R 100 GS Paris-Dakar is going under the hammer at no reserve on Bring a Trailer, where you’ll find it listed until September 14! As of now, the leading bid amounts to a moderate 5,000 bones.