1979 BMW R 100 T

1979 BMW R 100 T sits in the middle of BMW's airhead touring range, a step down from the flagship R 100 RS and RT but built on the same big boxer platform. This is a shaft-driven, air-cooled twin meant for covering real distance without drama, and it rewards riders who value steady, predictable handling over outright excitement. The boxer engine's low center of gravity makes it easygoing at speed and forgiving in slow corners, while the shaft drive means none of the chain maintenance that period Japanese tourers demanded. Fuel range from the 24-liter tank suits long days in the saddle, which is exactly what this bike was built for. The 1979 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 1978 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Owners tend to be riders who already know airheads, often stepping across from a smaller BMW or out of a Japanese UJM, looking for something they can maintain themselves and ride for decades. Collector interest sits at a moderate level, with clean, well-documented examples of the 1979 BMW R 100 T holding steady appeal among riders who want a usable classic rather than a garage piece.