1976 BMW R-Series

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1976 BMW R90SA Rare and Iconic Super-Bike, it should be included in the same league as similar high performance bikes of earlier years such as the Brough-Superior SS100, and the Vincent D Series Black Shadow in terms of quality, exclusivity, technological advances, overall performance, cost, and impact on the riding community at the time of release. The Japanese and Italian Competitors could not compete with the overall package of Performance, Longevity, and Sustainability of the R90S, Which was BMW's Flagship Model. The Title of "The first Super-Bike of the post 70's Era must rest with the R90S".The R90S Won the 1976 AMA Superbike Championship, beating the worlds finest race bikes head to head, becoming the #1 Plate Holder! This is the original 70's Super-Bike, also the first production model to come with a Cafe fairing! Wearing Michelin Tires front and rear with less than ten miles on them, but The bike has been sitting for 10+ years in his garage and will need restoration including but not limited too; Full brake service, rebuild carbs, new battery, and top end clean and hone. also stu lost the side covers, tool kit, and tool tray and front blinkers, he is in his late 70's and we bought all the bikes he owned; two indian chiefs, an XLCR cafe, a GW 1200 and this Sweet and Rare R90-S, he has impeccable taste in bikes! buy this bike and restore it the way YOU want it and there is plenty of value with a current NADA #$13,000+ value that will surely only go up! Has the Beautiful original two tone “Silver Smoke & Black” Paint job! In clean cosmetic condition thanks to a wash, steam-clean, clay bar & polish by the detail pros at Kaplan Cycles! The Original Seat was never used, it was removed and stored in a heated basement for 40 years, and an R90/6 seat was used in its place, the original seat is back on the bike now and is beautiful condition!available separately and selling in individual auctions minutes AFTER this auction ends is a mint original R90/6 seat which is a little more cushioned than this one, and also a set of BMW hard bags, and a Denfield touring seat , and a Windjammer fairing. On the road, the R90s was a sweet running and capable solo/two up sports machine. Impressively, it is capable of maintaining long distances at high speeds in relative comfort. Traditional BMW Reliability that features car-like maintenance intervals & it’s easy to work on thanks to an easily accessible intake & top end! Ready for your love & restoration plans! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please check out our detailed video on this motorcycle:https://youtu.be/IxFWN49-GX8 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NADA #1 Value of $13,075.00! Engine and Transmission Motor Type four-stroke, 2-cylinder, horizontally-opposed "Boxer" engine, air-cooled Bore x Stroke 90 x 70.6 mm Cubic Capacity 898 ccm (54.8 cubic inches) Max Power 67 hp at 7000 rpm Max Torque 76 Nm at 5500 rpm Compression Ratio 9.5 : 1 Valves per Cylinder 2 Valve Control ohv, using push rod and rocker arm Carburation System 2 slide carburetors, Dellorto PHM 38 AS-AD or 38 BS-BD Engine Lubrication wet sump Clutch dry single plate, with diaphragm spring Number of Gears 5 Gear Selection dog-type gearbox (ratchet foot lever) Gear Ratios 4.4 / 2.86 / 2.07 / 1.67 / 1.50 :1 Rear Wheel Ratio 1 : 3.00 or 1 : 2.91 Bevel / Crown wheel 11 / 33 teeth or 11 / 32 teeth Ignition Bosch 12 Volts / 280 Watts Battery 12 Volts, 25 AH Alternator Bosch 0.5 hp Starter battery ignition Spark Plugs Bosch W 200 T 30/Beru 200/14/3 A/Champion N 7 Y Suspension and Dimensions Type of Frame double-loop tubular frame with bolt-on rear section Front Suspension telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber Rear Suspension long swinging arm with adjustable strut Spring Travel front/rear 8.2" (208 mm) / 4.9" (125 mm) Brakes front dual-disc brake 260 mm dia Brakes rear simplex drum brake 200 mm dia Length x Width x Height 85.8" (2,180 mm) x 29.1" (740 mm) x 47.6" (1,210 mm) Wheel Base 57.7” (1,465 mm) Tank Capacity 6.3 gallons (24 liters) Weight, full Tank 474 lbs. (215 kg) Max permissible Weight 877 lbs. (398 kg) Ground Clearance 165 mm Fuel Consumption 47 MPG (5.0 l/100 km) (at constant 56 MPH / 90 kph) Standing start ¼ - mile 13.07 seconds 102 mph (Cycle, January 1976) Top Speed 124 MPH (200 kph) Call our shop at 860-454-7024 if you have any questions! This bike was purchased to be a museum piece in the New England Motorcycle Museum, but we need to raise more funds to cover repair costs of the museum…So along with hundreds of other bikes from our collection it will sell as-is!...our loss your gain! Any enthusiast of this era and more would appreciate this bike added to their collection. Attractively priced, this bike is a beauty and is ready for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to own her today, place your Bid Now! Either way, you won’t be disappointed she is waiting for you! There is more to see! Come and visit! All proceeds are going towards the New England Motorcycle Museum restoration project under construction now!! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ***CLEAN TITLE IN HAND & SOLD WITH CT DMV BILL OF SALE & Q1 INDENTIFICATION FORM*** IF YOU HAVE ZERO EBAY FEEDBACK YOU MUST CONTACT US TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE A LEGITIMATE BUYER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AUCTION TERMS: Please read carefully! Motorcycle sales are FINAL: Qualified and Serious bidders only, please make sure this is the motorcycle you want and you have the money to buy it before committing! Kaplan Cycles takes pride in top-quality customer service; Please contact us prior to leaving feedback so we may resolve any issues, questions or concerns about our motorcycles, and let us know what we can do to resolve them before leaving feedback! We strive to do our best to make sure all our customers are 100% happy. We always provide top-quality service and motorcycles described as accurately as possible. We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 6pm EST, 5 days a week. For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024. Warranty: All motorcycles sold "as is, where is" with no warranty unless written and implied. We encourage you or a third party to come and do a full inspection PAYMENT: --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- DEALER CONVEYANCE FEE ON THIS SALE IS: $150 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Deposit Due Within 24 Hours of Sale: PayPal, cash, and credit cards are accepted for deposit. The Deposit is nonrefundable. Final Payment is due within 72 hours / three days: We accept checks, cash, or wire & Pay Pal transfers for payment in full on all motorcycles. (full payment with Pay Pal increases total price by 3%) Wire transfers are the preferred method of payment, we will email you the wire transfer form, simply print and hand it to or email the form to your banker, and call us when the wire is sent at 860-454-7024, we will confirm payment is received and tag the motorcycle “SOLD ~ PAID IN FULL, cleared for pickup or shipping”. All checks must clear the bank before buyers can pick up the Motorcycle; Out of State checks can take weeks to clear. Payment in full or other arrangements must be received within 3 days of close of auction or the motorcycle may be relisted. SHIPPING All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser We ship worldwide, or you may pick up the motorcycle in person We will assist with loading the motorcycle upon pickup at no charge to you We will provide forklift, ramps, and dock for loading, and assistance to load for free. We suggest U-Ship.com for the best service and pricing.