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This Reworked 1978 BMW R100/7 Is the Retro Tourer of Your Dreams

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Put those luggage racks to good use and take off on an unforgettable road trip.
Online auctions are a real blessing for gearheads who wish to treat themselves to a well-kept two- or four-wheeled ride. For instance, Bring a Trailer is a platform where you’re likely to find an abundance of rare gems and timeless classics at any given time. If you’re after a genuine bargain, then keeping an eye on the huge list of live BaT auctions will certainly be worth every second of your time.

The bike we feature today is offered at no reserve until Tuesday, June 1. At the time of this article, you’d need just over 2,500 bucks to get your hands on this machine, which is a mildly modified 1978 BMW R100/7. It features an enormous aftermarket fairing at the front, a Dyna electronic ignition setup, a fresh battery, and a refurbished brake master cylinder.

This Beemer’s five-digit odometer tells us that it’s been ridden for approximately 28,000 miles (45,000 km). In case you’re not familiar with the Bavarian’s main specs and features, we’ll gladly bring you up to speed. Motorrad’s ‘78MY R100/7 houses an air-cooled 980cc boxer-twin powerplant within its steel duplex cradle framework.

At 6,500 rpm, the engine is good for up to 60 ponies, while a peak torque output figure of 54 pound-feet (74 Nm) is accomplished when the tachometer hits 4,000 spins per minute. The force is handed over to a shaft final drive via a five-speed transmission, allowing the R100/7 to accelerate from zero to 62 mph (0-100 kph) in 5.1 seconds.

Additionally, its top speed is rated at a respectable 116 mph (188 kph). The stopping power is summoned by a single 260-mm (10.2-inch) brake rotor at the front and a 200-mm (7.9-inch) drum module on the other end. The entire structure is supported by a pair of telescopic forks and dual adjustable shocks.

We’d encourage you to visit Bring a Trailer for a thorough examination of this spotless two-wheeler.
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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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