1983 BMW R100RT
This BMW R100RT is a bespoke café racer, created by Brisbane-based motorcycle shop Black Cycles. It is powered by a 980cc flat-twin, paired with a five-speed manual transmission. The bike was featured in Australian publication Retrobike in 2021.
The odometer indicates 2,774 miles.
Equipment and features
This R100 is finished in brown with a custom-painted fuel tank, punctuated by a brown leather double seat and an exposed black frame. It rides on a set of cross-spoke wheels, shod with vintage tyres.
Equipment includes a yellow headlight, a combined brake light and indicators, and bar-end mirrors.
Specification:
Full custom build carried out by Black Cycles
Five-layer candy paintwork with hand-lined striping
Custom-fabricated seat and rear section
Custom leather tool bag
Stainless-steel custom exhaust
Bespoke clip-on handlebars, fork tub covers, headlight brackets, and axle caps
Motogadget all-in-one brake/indicators
1950 BMW headlight with fully rebuilt gauges
Ignition key and choke relocated to custom engine cover
Custom battery box underside of bike
Custom laced wheels with billet hub and vintage tyres
Rewired throughout, with most parts replated, painted or powder-coated
Stainless-steel nuts and bolts
Fully rebuilt carburettors
Electronic ignition
Custom one-off badges for tank and fuel cap
Condition
Minor wear on the paintwork from use. The tachometer is said to not be connected.
Service history
Black Cycles carried out a service at an indicated 2,750 miles, which included replacing the engine oil, oil filter, and spark plugs.
Summary
This BMW R100RT is a superb custom café racer, hand-built by a Brisbane-based motorcycle tuning outfit and featuring superb attention to detail throughout, including the fitment of an adapted 1950s BMW headlight complete with rebuilt gauges, and the inclusion of numerous bespoke parts. It would make a natural addition to any motorcycle collection and an effortlessly cool weekend cruiser, perfect for attending bike shows and events.
This vehicle’s VIN has been checked against the Australian Personal Property Securities Register, and there is no security interest or other registration kind logged against the serial number.
The plates were removed and deregistered for interstate buyers.
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