After WWII, BMW’s return to racing started slowly. In 1951 their first effort, called the Mustang, was a basic rework of their 1938 racing motor without the supercharger. They were not competitive. By late 1953 BMW brought out the 500 CC Rennsport (Racing Sport), a bevel gear driven dual overhead cam high compression racing motor that was very fast. Walter …
Never Run – 1983 BMW R100 in England
This BMW R100 was not taken out of its crate until 1996. While it has been registered, this bike has never been started or had fuel in the tank.
6,000 Miles – 1984 BMW R80GS
Post Listing Update: AFter being relisted a couple of times, this GS did not meet reserve despite 20 bids up to $9,000. This first generation GS has just 5,616 miles because the seller had two R80GS’ and he barely rode this one! As a bonus, it also features a HPN exhaust.
Incredible Listing – 1975 Hercules W2000
Post Listing Update: This W2000 did not meet reserve with 18 bids up to $8,201. One of my favorite eBay sellers is a gentleman in Chicago who a.) offers great bikes and b.) (more importantly) gives a lot of great information and photos in the listing. Here’s another excellent listing from him for a rare rotary motorcycle.
2005 BMW R1200GS with Sidecar
The BMW R1200GS is well-known, and I usually don’t feature them just because they’re so common. But this one stands out because it’s been further “adventurized” with the addition of a shovel. Oh yeah, and I guess there’s a sidecar, too.
Volcano Red – 2007 BMW R1200S
Post Listing Update: This R12S did not meet reserve despite 25 bids up to $8,600. For a few years, the R1200S was the sportiest boxer twin that BMW ever mass produced. While there was a lot to love about the bike, the oddball red/white striped paint scheme wasn’t necessarily one of them. Here’s a well-modified example that recently got a …
High Miles – 1993 BMW R100GS Paris Dakar
If you follow such things – and you should, as it is absolutely crazy, you know that the participants for the 2017 Dakar Rally are already either in or on their way to Argentina. Formerly the Paris-Dakar Rally, it was first run in 1978 as a rally from Paris through France and Spain, across to Africa, through the Moroccan mountains …
2016 BMW RnineT Custom
Post Listing Update: This RnineT has been relisted several times but it never meets reserve. The highest bidding has ever been up to is $12,200. BMW has had quite a hit on their hands with the RnineT – which is why they’re expanding the model into a family of 5. It’s also become a popular platform for customizers – here’s …
Frankenbike – 1989 BMW R100RT Custom
Starting with a ‘barn fresh’ BMW R100RT in bad shape, the seller spent years creating something…unexpected.
First Ride – 2017 BMW G310R
View PostBond, James Bond – 1998 BMW R1200C
There are always some sort of exotic vehicles in Bond movies. In “Tomorrow Never Dies,” Pierce Brosnan had a chase scene on a BMW R1200C. Now, I know Pierce Brosnan is no Sean Connery, but he WAS better than Timothy Dalton or George Lazenby, but I digress…
4 Bikes – Classic BMW Collection
An electrical engineer in New Hampshire has unfortunately passed away and his wife wants his interesting classic BMW collection to be sold off as a package. We’ve got a 1956 BMW engine in a Norton Frame, 2 1966 R27s (one black and one white), and a 1969 R69S.
Unexpected Scrambler – 2001 BMW R1150GS Custom
Starting with a R1150GS, the seller of this bike has turned it into a scrambler that can actually tackle some trails. He calls it a proven performer that has completed several Iron Butt rides and big bike Woods Trials. You may not like the way it looks but it’s definitely a different take on the popular big enduro.
1973 DKW Boondocker
Something a little different for Xmas? I always get a little excited when I run across a bike I was not aware of, or at least have never seen before. Here is one example, a 1973 DKW Boondocker.
Motorsport Livery – 1980 BMW R100 Custom
Post Sale Update: After being relisted a couple of times, this BMW custom sold for a BIN of $12,000. Post Listing Update: This custom BMW did not meet reserve with 33 bids up to $9,100. It’s been relisted here on eBay. The original owner of this bike put 50,000 miles on it as a commuter, and then it got (depending …