1973 BMW R-Series

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Up for auction we have a vintage 1973 BMW R75/5 cafe racer. We are a BMW motorsports dealership & we have had this R75/5 on display among other brand new BMW motorcycles on our showroom floor. This motorcycle get alot of looks and positive comments here at our dealership. Our BMW authorized service department has checked out & serviced this R75/5, so it starts, runs, and shifts through all of the gears just fine. This motorcycle has Clubman handlebars, Corbin seat, centerstand, original & aftermarket side kickstands, and left side Napoleon Bar End Mirror. The right side exhaust pipe does have a ding & also has some visible rust, but otherwise this R75/5 is in great condition. This BMW gets alot of attention, so it will be a nice collector's item for the next owner that they can show off to friends for many years to come. Please do no bid if you don't plan on paying! Bidders with less than 5 feedback, please contact us before bidding or we may cancel your bid (due to non paying bidders in past). Feel free to call with any questions or concerns to 617-275-3784. Thanks and Happy Bidding! BMW R75/5 Specifications: Start of Production 1969 End of Production 1973 Numbers Produced 38,370 Engine Motor Type Four-stroke two cylinder horizontally opposed "Boxer" engine, air cooled Bore x Stroke 82 x 70.6 mm (3.22 x 2.77 in) Displacement 745 cc Max Power 50 hp (36.8 KW) at 6,200 rpm Max Torque 60 Nm / 44 ft lb at 5,000 rpm Compression Ratio 9.0 : 1 Valves Per Cylinder 2 Valve Control OHV, using push rod and rocker arm Carburation System 2 constant depression carburettors, Bing 64/32/4-3 or 64/32/9-10 Engine Lubricating System Wet sump Power Transmission Clutch Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring Number of Gears 4 Gear Selection Dog type gearbox (ratchet foot lever) Gearbox Ratios 3.896 / 2.578 / 1.875 / 1.50 :1 Rear Wheel Ratio 1 : 3.2 Bevel/Crownwheel 10 / 32 teeth Electrical System Ignition System Battery ignition Alternator Bosch 12 V/180 W Starter Bosch 0.5 hp Spark Plugs Bosch W 200 T 30 / Beru 200/14/3 A / Champion N7Y Chassis Type of Frame Double loop tubular frame with bolt on rear section Front wheel suspension Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber Rear wheel suspension Long swinging arm with strut Spring Travel Front/Rear 208 / 125 mm (8.18 x 4.92 in) Wheel Rims, Front 1.85 B 19 Wheel Rims, Rear 1.85 B 18 or 2.15 B 18 Tyres, Front 3.25 S 19 Tyres, Rear 4.00 S 18 Brakes, Front Duplex drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter Brakes, Rear Simplex drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter Dimensions/Weights Length x Width x Height 2100 (from 1973: 2150) x 852 x 1040 mm (82.67 (84.64) x 33.54 x 40.94 in) Wheel Base 1385 mm / 54.52 in (from 1973: 1435 mm / 56.49 in) Fuel Tank Capacity 24 litres / 5.27 gal / 6.34 gal US (from 1971: 17 litres / 3.73 gal / 4.49 gal US) Unladen Weight with Full Tank 210 Kg / 462 lb (from 1971: 205 Kg / 451 lb) Max. Permissible Weight 398 Kg / 876 lb Ground Clearance 165 mm / 6.49 in Seat Height (Unladen) 850 mm (33.5 inches) Fuel Consumption 4.5 litres 100Km (at constant 90 Kph) / 62 mpg / 52 mpg US Top Speed 175 Kph / 108 mph Acceleration 0 - 100 Kph / 62 mph 6.4 seconds