1997 BMW R1100GS – TOURATECH DESERT / RTW

199,000 km | 45L Touratech Tank | Öhlins | Zega Panniers | Serious RTW Machine

Now this is a proper adventure bike.

This 1997 BMW R1100GS has been extensively equipped with period Touratech components to create a genuine long-range desert and round-the-world machine.

And it has the history to prove it.

The bike is absolutely bristling with rare Touratech equipment, including the incredible 45-litre Touratech long-range fuel tank and Desierto-style headlight/fairing setup. These parts are now exceptionally difficult to find and completely transform the character and presence of the bike.

Further equipment includes:

• 45-litre Touratech long-range fuel tank
• Rare Touratech Desierto-style headlight/fairing setup
• Touratech Zega aluminium panniers
• Öhlins suspension
• Tubeless alloy wheels
• Metzeler Tourance tyres
• Extensive additional Touratech equipment
• Proven long-distance / RTW specification

199,000 KM – AND WE WOULDN'T CHANGE A THING

Yes, you read that correctly.

199,000 kilometres — approximately 123,650 miles.

And it rides beautifully.

This bike has clearly been properly maintained throughout its life, and you can tell the moment you ride it. The 1085cc boxer is remarkably smooth, the chassis feels right and the whole motorcycle has that wonderfully settled feeling that only comes from a bike that's actually been used for what it was designed to do.

There are lower-mileage R1100GSs out there.

But they won't necessarily have this bike's story.

WE KNOW THIS BIKE

In fact, we sold this very motorcycle four years ago.

When we were offered the chance to buy it back last weekend, we jumped at it.

Why?

Because we love it.

It has oodles of character, an incredible period Touratech specification and the sort of authenticity that simply can't be recreated by bolting a few accessories onto a low-mileage bike today.

This is a genuine RTW-style adventure motorcycle with sub-zero cool factor.

Use it for another serious overland adventure, load the Zegas and disappear across Europe, or simply take it out on a Sunday morning with your mates.

It'll do the lot.

Year: 1997
Engine: 1,085cc BMW Boxer Twin
Mileage: 199,000 km / approx. 123,650 miles
Fuel tank: 45-litre Touratech long-range tank
Suspension: Öhlins
Luggage: Touratech Zega panniers

The bike will be supplied fully serviced with 12 months MOT.

This isn't a polished-up GS pretending to be an adventure bike.

It's the real thing — and that's exactly why we bought it back.

Please call us to discuss the bike or arrange a viewing.