The much rarer, quicker, lighter and easier to ride BMW R100cs is only just now starting to appreciate in value...
Look for one of those, better than money in the bank
......I hummed and hahhhed over a minter in 2008. It was being sold for £4,150......
....I still have the 'Classic Bike' ad' in my wallet.
The standard R90/6 is a much better bike in my opinion. Have a look at Eng's http://www.ukgser.com/forums/showpost.php?p=1640618&postcount=64
Rich C has one as well but I can't find the link
Lovely sweet engines without the spitting and farting from the Dellortos.
Over restored R90s bikes are as common as dog muck and scarcely get a glance.
As Proff says the CS with the tall gearing is the one to have
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I agree, the R90S is an iconic BMW, the 100CS, 100S and 90/6 may be better bikes but will never reach the same status. I bought mine because I grew up with photos of Reg Pridmore and Steve McLaughlin racing 90Ss and like Jonnie Comet have always wanted a Daytona orange one, common sense played no part in my decision
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It's a personal choice. I wouldn't touch an orange one - common! The 90S is more capable than the 90/6 (having done thousands on both) and an all round better ride.
Just looking at the photos of the motorworks bike, it has too much wrong (not correct!) with it to justify the price. My advice would be to wait, as prices of these are cyclic. I tried to sell either the 90/6 or 90S about 18 months ago, for a reasonable £5000 or £6000 respectively, and nobody wanted them. Both bikes are mint original items, and if I were to sell the 90S now I would expect it to realise £8000 plus! (not that it is for sale any time soon).
Just a small but important point.>>
I tried to sell either the 90/6 or 90S about 18 months ago, for a reasonable £5000 or £6000 respectively, and nobody wanted them.
Not true.
A fair few of us lusted after them but times was hard
Also, i see you have gone same route as me>>
Full fork gaiters instead of the sexy little slide type
Still got the originals tho'
