1990 BMW R1000GS 980cc. Frame number 6333209. Engine number ...

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1990 BMW R1000GS 980cc. Frame number 6333209. Engine number 07890269.

Several factors came together to create the R80GS and R100GS. First, the original "G/S" designation ("gelande/strasse," or terrain/street) implied the bike was intended for off- and on-road use. BMW’s own market research showed that G/Ss were used 98 percent on the street, so the new bike’s personality would be steered that way. Second, the Monolever rear suspension had drawn criticism: torque reaction from the big boxer engine would "jack up" the rear end under hard acceleration, upsetting the handling. BMW’s answer was the Paralever, which added a torque rod to the outer casing. Together with revised bodywork, the R80GS and R100GS ("gelande-sport") were launched for 1987.
Overall, the new GS was bigger, heavier and less off-roadable than the G/S, but struck the right note in terms of its intended market. Offered alongside was a Paris-Dakar version with larger gas tank, hard bags, luggage rack and front impact bars. These items (except the gas tank) were incorporated into the GS for 1991 as well as a new colour scheme of black with yellow highlights, earning the nickname "bumble bee."
The R100GS was last produced in 1996, when it was replaced by the four-valve, oil/air-cooled R1100GS.Finding fame with the series ‘Long way round’, the GS series is now iconic among the fans of the marque.
DEL was owned by Tim Cox in 2012 with a mileage of 40,700, by 2015 this had risen to 45,000 and by 2018 47,125 miles. Service history from this time shows new stainless exhaust, clutch and gearbox overhauls. In 2020 Will Coull was the owner who serviced it with new fork seals being fitted. Complete with Krauser panniers, extras from factory spec include Brembo front brake and twin plug heads, the tyres have been replaced recently as has the Hagon rear shock.
Sold with V5C, previous MOT certificates, currently until 05/2021 and receipts.

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