1981 BMW R100RS

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

A vintage bike made for my proportions, riding style and taste for components, colors, textures, particular details and personality.

What motivated you to start your project?

The Boxer R100RS is an iconic motorcycle from the 70s/80s. As a kid always wanted one. Later on I started to see other boxers modified and I decided I was going for mine

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

Subframe design, headlight bracket, front fender/brackets, suspension, gas cap and seat are not only unique.

What are you most proud of?

Paint scheme (I designed it!!)

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

It’s a head turner

One Comment

Cool Vapors Dothan says:

December 15, 2020 at 12:08 am

Has anyone ever been to CJ Ecigs? 🙂

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: BMW R100RS 1981

Fondly known as: Das Moto

Time spent: Over a year

Motorcycle cost: 5k

Money spent: 31k

Engine: Builder of Bike is Moitostudio Mechanical restoration: EngineTech Engine: BMW Boxer 1000cc 1981

Intake: Dellorto 40mm with velocity stacks anchored with metallic custom made spigots

Exhaust: Stock pipes with muffler

Transmission: 6 speed

Frame: Sub frame and swing arm custom made

Suspension: USD Upsidown forks Custom made 2 sided swig arm Sach Formula matrix 4 shock

Wheels, tires and brakes: Stock wheels powder coated in black Brembo brakes

Finish – Paint: Frame, wheels, gas cap, brackets, triple tree powder coated. Engine painted in black Tank is a combination of glossy and brushed finish.

Accessories: Motogadget M unit (plus state of the art wiring) Motogadget taco Motogadget turn lights and grips