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Just a few years after introducing the R90/6 and R90S, BMW upped the capacity of its range-topping flat-twins to 980cc for the 1977 season in the form of the ‘/7’ series, comprising the R100/7 tourer, the cockpit-faired R100S sportster and the fully faired R100RS superbike. Within a couple of years the R100/7 ‘naked’ had been re-titled R100T and used the 65bhp engine, while the others continued to use the 70bhp engine together with the new R100RT super-tourer. ‘BMWs have always managed to give you a unique and almost uncanny feeling of complete security and stability at speed,’ observed Bike magazine’s Peter Watson. ‘The ability to maintain cruising speeds of over 100 mph for as long as your licence holds out must be one of the machines’ most attractive features.’ One of only 60 finished in the BMW Motorsport colour scheme, this R100S benefits from considerable expenditure lavished on its restoration over the course of 2007-2008, which included a repaint by Dream Machine. The vendor, who acquired the machine in 2005, advises us that it has been totally stripped down to the last component and what has not been replaced has been refurbished. A full list of new parts fitted and restoration work carried out – far too lengthy to reproduce here – is available for inspection, which is highly recommended. Noteworthy features include Keihan stainless-steel exhaust pipes, Jama stainless-steel silencers, Koni ‘Dial-A-Ride’ shock absorbers and Boyer-Bransden electronic ignition. Presented in mint condition throughout, this fabulous modern BMW comes with its original tool kit, first aid kit, bulb kit, puncture repair outfit and tyre pump. It also has an original owner’s handbook and the ‘Trelock’ cable lock, which is located within the upper frame tube. Offered with restoration invoices, current MoT and Swansea V5 registration document, ‘JPG 148V’ represents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully restored R100S possessing concours-winning potential.