Description
This motorcycle is Lot 379 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.
Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 13th October 2024.
Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).
Lot 379
1979 Yamaha 1, 101cc XS1100
Registration no. not registered
Frame no. 2H7021915
Engine no. 2H7021915
"For straight line comfort and effortless speeding, there's little to match it," declared Bike magazine, summing up its first encounter with Yamaha's XS1100 behemoth back in 1978. Nowadays, a machine weighing in excess of 600lbs, producing 66. 5ft/ lbs of torque, and with a top speed of more than 130mph (a 'Super Cruiser' in today's terminology) would scarcely raise an eyebrow, but with that specification 40 years ago the XS1100 seemed to have come from another planet. The ultimate transcontinental mile-muncher of its day, the XS1100 featured shaft drive, twin overhead camshafts, triple disc brakes, alloy wheels, electrical accessory power outlet, adjustable suspension, fairing mounts, and a surprisingly extensive tool kit.
Imported from the USA, where the model was sold as the 'XS Eleven', this example was part of the late Russell Briney's collection in Kansas City, for many years before being sold relatively recently. Our vendor advises that the 2, 060 miles sowing on the odometer is the distance covered from new, and that the machine is original and has never been restored. Accompanying documentation consists of an old North Dakota Certificate of Title. Offered with one key.
All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.
