In 1980, BMW released the R80GS, the first dual-sport motorcycle with a large engine that was comfortable and could perform in the city as well as in the dirt. It still stands as a reference today. In 1987, BMW went one step further in the development of their most successful trail model and released the R100GS.
The R100GS featured a flat-twin 980cc engine that produced 60hp at 6500rpm. With 462 lb, the GS could reach a top speed of approximately 112 mph. The first-generation R80GS received some complaints about the Monolever rear suspension which pushed BMW to develop a new system, the Paralever. Another upgrade was the 40mm Marzocchi fork instead of the prior 36mm unit. Among major differences with the same-generation 800cc GS, the R100 had an oil cooler and a small windshield that increased both performance and comfort.
This example (VIN: WB1047801J6152608) has 16,391 miles and it’s said to be all original except for the hand guards and a repainted front fender. The previous owner had it for 15 years but stopped riding it last year due to health issues. It’s got the OEM bags and “before regular use, the bike could use a new set of tires and a quick once over.”
Find this GS for sale with bidding up to $5,400 and the reserve not yet met in Bon Aqua, Tennessee here on eBay. It’s also available directly on the Niche Motors site but they’ve removed the asking price as it’s up for auction.