BMW R-Series 1978 Motorcycles

1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
My very clean 1978 BMW R80/7 w/ 42,200k miles, all completely stock except for hand grips, carbon brake lines. European handlebars, luggage tailpiece and hard side bags in good shape. Very dependable, smooth, easy starting. Tank has scrape on left side from a tipover in my garage when it hit another bike's handlebar. Not a show bike, but original paint and nice looking. Some bolts oxidizing, but otherwise quite nice. Some wear on the seat sides but otherwise intact (see pict) Relatively new front tire and battery (changed in last 6 months). All lights, guages and switches working, rides nicely, tuned well, vibration-free, and sounds great. Have owned bike 4 years, mostly use as weekend getaway bike. Need to thin the herd a little.

2016-12-06 04:40:54

Dobbs Ferry, New York, United States

42

31000
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
This is my Baby for the last 25 years..... "Old Reliable". We've seen a lot of territory together. And as I am almost 67 yrs old it may be time ( we'll see ) to pass it along to the younger generation - and that, in comparison, should be a hella lot of you out there.

2016-12-03 04:41:31

Sonoma, California, United States

9

5,750.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
1978 BMW R60 Scrambler Original California blue plate bmw scrambler maintained to an exceptional standard. There are absolutely no dents or scratches on any of the bodywork, the perfect black paint has a deep lustre and shine. New heavy duty inner tubes New Heidenau dual sport tires New renthal handlebars New Magura grips New custom seat covered in Mercedes MB Tex New led tail light New fuel line and filters Carbs professionally rebuilt, synchronized and tuned New throttle cables New fluids, engine oil, transmission fluid and final drive Valve adjustment New peanut valve covers New valve cover gaskets New slash cut mufflers Clear California title in my name, the bike is registered, insured and on the road. The bike runs without fault and is a blast to ride.

2016-11-27 04:50:04

Los Angeles, California, United States

32

6,000.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
1978 BMW R100RS, ORIGINAL MOTORSPORT. This is an original Motorsport Model. Have owned this motorcycle for 18 years.

2016-10-31 04:43:19

Columbus, New Jersey, United States

27

9,500.00

1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
This Motorcycle has been in the family for about 26 years. It has about 36,000 miles and counting. I have the lower pieces to the fairing but I don't have the hardware.

2016-10-15 04:41:43

Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States

36

3,000.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
Engine is a 1975 R90 with the "sport" 336 camshaft, new high compression pistons, all new bearings, new bmw clutch, lightened flywheel, dual plug heads, dyna coils and electronic ignition, new battery, 32mm Mikuni carburators, deep sump oil pan. Odometer has stopped rolling over but speedo and tach work. Cobbled together reverse pattern shifter. Tires were new in 2008 and have less than 50 miles on them.

2016-10-11 04:44:26

Lutherville-Timonium, Maryland, United States

92

7900
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
I am selling a 1978 BMW R100/7. This is a numbers matching bike, which means the engine, and frame numbers all match. This is has a custom cafe feel with the vintage cafe seat which is just setting in place.

2016-10-06 04:42:38

Tampa, Florida, United States

75

5033
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
FEATURED DEALER Bob & Sons Automotive Inc 321 Kelley St Manchester, NH 03102 603-623-9295 FEATURED VEHICLE 1978 BMW R100/7 VEHICLE DETAILS Year: 1978 Make: BMW Model: R100/7 Trim: Engine: 1,00 CC Transmission: Manual 5-Speed Fuel Type: Gasoline Exterior: Copper Metallic Interior: Mileage: 26123 Vin: 6147979 Stock#: Body Style: Motorcycles & Scooters Condition: Used VEHICLE INFO VERY CLEAN, well maintained vintage BMW. Mayer Day Long saddle for all day riding comfort. 10K mile services performed late in 2015.

2016-08-17 04:55:30

Manchester, New Hampshire, United States

26

5,195.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
For sale is this great classic BMW airhead motorcycle. This 1978 R100/7 produces almost 1000cc's of displacement, and is partially converted to a cafe racer but still comfortable for short road trips. Recently tuned and added a new reproduction center stand.

2016-08-16 04:57:27

Emeryville, California, United States

77

22000
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
Bike runs excellent. True miles unknown, the odometer does NOT work. Speedo does work.

2016-08-16 04:57:08

Camdenton, Missouri, United States

40

28000
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
Here is a nice example of a 1978 R80/7 BMW motorcycle. Exact miles unknown since original speedo and odometer were broken and replaced. The bike has new paint on the tank, front and rear fenders, headlight ears, headlight bucket, taillight, side covers, turn signal pods, front engine cover, and valve covers.

2016-08-11 04:57:41

Tucson, Arizona, United States

9

23000
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
For sale is very nice 1978 BMW R100S that has many updates and ready to ride. This bike has just been completely tuned for major service, carbs build, splines lube, all filters checked replaced, all oils change including break fluid, steering head bearings checked & adjusted, and valves timing adjuster, and carbs synced. The tires, exhaust, brakes, pistons and rings are also new.

2016-08-01 04:58:44

Vicksburg, Michigan, United States

32

24000
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
FOR SALE BY OWNER: 1978 BMW GOOD CONDITION RUNS GREAT ONLY ISSUE: ODOMETER DOES NOT WORK DETAILS: YEAR: 1978 MAKE: BMW MODEL: R60/7 COLOR: BLACK ENGINE: 600CC MILES: 18,600 AT LAST READING ODOMETER DOES NOT WORK PLEASE CALL 1-660-665-4439 WITH ANY QUESTIONS. THANKS!

2016-07-29 04:55:33

Kirksville, Missouri, United States

18

3,300.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
This 1978 classic starts right up and runs reliable and strong. Comfortable ride, everything works, and needs nothing. Incredible low end torque, lightweight 460 lbs., quick.

2016-07-21 04:56:11

Camden, Maine, United States

35

4,999.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
REAL NICE BMW R100RSFresh major service, carb rebuild, both splines lube, all filters checked replaced, all oils change including break fluid, steering head bearings checked adjusted, and valves timing adjuster, and carbs synced. Has original tool kit with working cable lock and key.Mileage is showed, actual mileage unknown odometer was not working now fixed best quest is around 100000.Arrangement can be made to pick you up in Milwaukee Wi If you want to fly in and ride it home. otherwise we will help loading.Email questions or call 262 six four two 71111. 11am to 7pm cst.

2016-07-18 04:57:01

Elkhorn, Wisconsin, United States

17

20000
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
I am selling my 1978 BMW R80/7 motorcycle because I don't have time to ride as much as I want to I bought this bike approximately two and a half years ago from its original owner and brought it back to life. There were never any major issues with it, he had just run out of time to use it. Since purchasing it I have cleaned it up quite well and it starts right up and runs great.

2016-07-08 04:57:47

Franklin, Michigan, United States

29

8100
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
1978 BMW R100RS Motorsport edition. 33,150k miles Second owner. One of 200 produced.Genuine collector’s item.

2016-07-08 04:57:16

Farmington, Utah, United States

33

9,500.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
Selling 1978 BMW R100rs. I bought in 2008 and it came with the original fairing, which I had removed as I prefer the naked look better. I got it at 50K miles and now it has about 60,300 miles.

2016-07-07 04:54:31

Brooklyn, New York, United States

60

7,500.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
1978 BMW R100S with close to 35k milesthis a great bike that would make a nice addition for any collector, or a great daily driver or sport touring motorcycle.I just recently took it on a 600 mile trio through several state parks in southern Utah and he handled like a champ. plenty of power. I have had several other BMW airheads and this one is by far the smoothest and fastest. the speedometer stopped working when i purchased it and the previous owner said it was close to 32k miles I have replaced the original speedometer from one off a R100rt and everything works except the back light. it might just need a bulb.there are a few minor scratches on the lower right hand side of the motorcycle tank and some light cracks on the top of the fairing from being over tightened by the previous owner.the bike has custom mufflers that have been tuned beautifully and have a nice mean sound without being too loud, and they don't backfire!brand new AGM style battery that has tons of cca for turning the 1000cc engine overcomes with factory tire pump that is located under the seatboth hard bags and bracketsthe original seat has been upholstered in a nice black fabric and has 2 hidden storage compartments.tires are goodbrakes are goodoil was just changedand only has a small leak about the size of a penny on the ground if left sitting for a while.

2016-07-05 04:52:24

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

35

7,000.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
Up for sale is this awesome BMW r100/7. Clean title in hand this is a turn key bike ready to ride home today. Starts right up even when cold and runs amazingly. If your going to ride an airhead why not make it the coolest one around?

2016-06-25 04:52:46

Reno, Nevada, United States

22

23000
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
You are bidding on a nice and very original numbers matching 1978 BMW R 80/7 motorcycle This motorcycle was pickled (all fluids drained) and stored in a garage in North Florida for over 12 years. Originally purchased in Germany by owner who was in the military so it has the kilometer speedometer instead of reading miles. Shows only 16,400 kilometers or 10,160 miles, and the condition and how it runs tells the story. It is all original except for the battery, tires and front brake hose which I replaced. It was missing and I added one of the side gas tank BMW emblems which does not have the clear factory coating. It is very nice with a few scratches and a small crack in the plastic fairing as has been pictured. The inside of the gas tank is in like new condition with its original red coating. Everything works as it should, the tires are over 10 years old and believed to date back to 2005 but have very little wear. It could use new mufflers and front shocks are a little stiff. Needs a good cleaning and detailing. The bike was first titled in the USA in April 2013 under my name and I am the second owner. I have owned it for about 3 years and only rode it about 230 kilometers since August 2013. Very original and nice motorcycle for the serious collector looking for originality and low miles. Original factory paint and pinstriping. Missing the tool box and tool kit. It comes with its original German issue owners manual which is somewhat weathered from humidity but pages are readable. Any questions please contact George at (305) 562-0526. Please ask questions prior to bidding or if you want to schedule to look at it. May consider a buy it now if prior to reaching the reserve price.

2016-06-20 04:57:46

Miami, Florida, United States

10

30000
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
BMW R100 Custom Cafe Racer ******************** Loss of income has forced me to sell (Ragnar) This Cafe Racer was designed and built by myself and a friend that is a semi retired old school BMW mechanic. It started life as a very nice 1978 R100RT. We finished it back in the fall of 2010, but I've only put around 500 miles on it in that time, it's been babied and has spent it's life inside.

2016-06-17 04:58:36

Paducah, Kentucky, United States

500

7,500.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
Bike is in excellent condition with no dents or dings. Fitted with bag brackets abd equipped as a single seater, this is a great ride for those of us with no interest in Harley's and a preference for the classical lines of the earlier bikes

2016-06-15 05:23:39

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

42

6,900.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
My uncle used this bike for many years but he wants to get rid of it after he bought a new Beemer. I cleaned up the bike and did some maintenance on it. after standing still the whole winter i got the bike started with another battery.Delivery in New England is a possibility if needed.Thank youBram

2016-06-14 15:49:16

Winchendon, Massachusetts, United States

90

4,000.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
1978 BMW Motorcycle. Model R - 80/7. 50210 Miles.

2016-06-14 15:48:26

Rutland, Vermont, United States

50

4,500.00
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
I purchased this bike from Michigan from a friend-so it has a clean Michigan title. The bike was running strong and I will upload a picture of it before it got stripped The bike is in very solid condition. No damage The tank looks great with some wear-the inside is clean.

2016-06-14 15:47:13

Saint John, Indiana, United States

48

26000
1978 BMW R-Series (1978)
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2013-12-19 23:32:47

Fort Collins, CO

39,564

4,999.00
1978 BMW R100RS Airhead in Showroom Condition (1978)
1978 BMW R100RS European Model. You are looking at a very desirable Classic BMW in absolutely outstanding condition. The odometer is in Kilometers as this motorcycle was brought directly from Europe by a serviceman (not the US model but the Euro model) so it doesn't get more European than this. The mileage is approximately 41,725 Miles as the odometer reads 67,150 km.

2013-09-29 15:08:20

Sarasota, Florida, US

41,725

5,500.00
1978 R100RS Motorsport Edition (1978)
As the title states this auction is for a 1978 R100RS Motorsport Edition.This is the one bike I thought I would never sell,but things happen,and so the bike is for sale.A lot of time,effort and money has gone into this bike.The list is as follows:All the body work has been painted,using the correct Glasurit paint and paint code for the Motorsport.The original pinstripes were left intact,taped over for the painting,then a clearcoat was applied.The mainframe,subframe and battery tray are powder coated black. New oem rear grabrail. All frame fasteners are stainless steel.Progressive front fork springs,Koni rear shocks.The seat is a new stock reproduction attached to the cowl with stainless steel screws.New BMW handgrips and footpeg rubbers.New sealed battery.Speedometer and odometer rebuilt and calibrated and set to the actual mileage.

2013-09-03 15:11:24

Utica, New York, US

40,138

4,000.00

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BMW showed the electric scooter of the future

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Sportbike BMW S1000 RR received a turbocharger and almost 300

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New naked BMW spotted on track days

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