8.7 Gallon Tank – 1985 BMW K100RS

In Germany, Touring by AbhiLeave a Comment

At first glance, I thought this was one of the ugliest tanks to ever grace a BMW motorcycle. Closer inspection leaves me with the sentiment that the shape of the Ray Randolph aluminum fuel tank isn’t all that bad, it’s just the badge placement that gives me pause. Still, this K100RS features a 8.7 gallon fuel tank that’ll get you over 320 miles as long as you’re not too crazy with your right wrist.

BMW K100RS Ray Randolph Tank - Tank

The bike had been sitting for a few years and was then rescued from an estate sale. It had 102,423 miles on it and plenty of long distance touring farkles. In addition to the tank, you’ll get a Parabellum extended windscreen, Russell Day-Long saddle, and handlebars from the K100RT, you’ll be able to cover extended miles in ease. Hello, Iron Butt Association. Other goodies include an Ohlins rear shock, Supertrapp muffler, Euro headlight switch, rebuilt speedometer, and a lot of recent maintenance.

BMW K100RS Ray Randolph Tank - Front Left

The seller says everything runs like it should, and while a six-figure odometer number can scare some people away, I had about 150k on my K75C when I sold it and I would have had no problem keeping it around for another 150k if I had the space. The seller’s in a similar spot – he already has a R100RT for touring and he needs some space for a GS rebuild, so find this long range cruise missile for sale here on Gunsmoke.com for $3,750 in Yankee Hill, California.