
LOT 433
1974 BMW 898cc R90S Registration no. JLL 922N Frame no. 4080353 Engine no. 4080353
Sold for £10,350 inc. premium
Lot 433
1974 BMW 898cc R90SRegistration no. JLL 922N Frame no. 4080353 Engine no. 4080353
The Autumn Stafford Sale: The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|20 October 2019, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1974 BMW 898cc R90S
Registration no. JLL 922N
Frame no. 4080353
Engine no. 4080353
Registration no. JLL 922N
Frame no. 4080353
Engine no. 4080353
With the introduction of the '/6' range in 1973, BMW joined the superbike league with a pair of 900cc flat-twins. The touring version was typed 'R90/6' and the gorgeous new sports roadster 'R90S'. With its twin front disc brakes, racing-style seat, megaphone-shaped silencers and cockpit fairing, the R90S looked like no BMW before it, and the air-brushed 'smoke' custom finish to tank, seat and fairing meant that no two examples left the factory exactly alike. With 67bhp on tap, the R90S was good for a maximum speed of more than 125mph. True, there were a handful of rivals that were faster, but none of them could match the BMW's capacity for sustained high-speed cruising.
Originally a demonstrator, this particular example of BMW's landmark first superbike was kept by its first owner for 30-plus years and has had four private owners in total. Previously displayed at the Lakeland Motor Museum, the machine has recently been re-commissioned: the battery has been replaced, the fuel tank and taps cleaned, new OEM pistons installed, the carburettors adjusted, and the inner tubes replaced. In addition a new instrument binnacle has been fitted to replace the faded original, the silencer end-caps replaced with stainless steel Keihin items, and the plastic indicator bodies swapped for aluminium ones to OEM pattern (original plastic indicators and right-side end-cap available). Described by the private vendor as in generally excellent condition, having been run regularly, this iconic modern BMW is offered with sundry bills, current MoT, and a V5C Registration Certificate.
Originally a demonstrator, this particular example of BMW's landmark first superbike was kept by its first owner for 30-plus years and has had four private owners in total. Previously displayed at the Lakeland Motor Museum, the machine has recently been re-commissioned: the battery has been replaced, the fuel tank and taps cleaned, new OEM pistons installed, the carburettors adjusted, and the inner tubes replaced. In addition a new instrument binnacle has been fitted to replace the faded original, the silencer end-caps replaced with stainless steel Keihin items, and the plastic indicator bodies swapped for aluminium ones to OEM pattern (original plastic indicators and right-side end-cap available). Described by the private vendor as in generally excellent condition, having been run regularly, this iconic modern BMW is offered with sundry bills, current MoT, and a V5C Registration Certificate.
Footnotes
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
Saleroom notices
Please note the vehicle registration number is JLL 772N. There is no MoT as it is a historic vehicle.



















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