
LOT 445
1984 BMW 473cc R45 Registration no. A494 THW Frame no. 6271526 R45 Engine no. 6271526
Sold for £1,092.50 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 445
1984 BMW 473cc R45Registration no. A494 THW Frame no. 6271526 R45 Engine no. 6271526
The Spring Sale - The International Classic MotorCycle Show|23 April 2022, 10:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground
1984 BMW 473cc R45
Registration no. A494 THW
Frame no. 6271526 R45
Engine no. 6271526
Registration no. A494 THW
Frame no. 6271526 R45
Engine no. 6271526
BMW extended its range of horizontally opposed twins in the late 1970s with the introduction of the R45 and R65. Looking very much like scaled down versions of BMW's larger models, the duo, which shared identical cycle parts, featured sharper, more modern styling while both weight and overall dimensions were reduced. Tested by Bike magazine in 1979, the R45 recorded a top speed of 95mph while returning an overall fuel consumption of 56.2mpg. Few changes were made to these smaller twins before production ceased in 1985.
Currently displaying a total of 37,557 miles on the odometer, this original and un-restored R45 was purchased by the vendor in November 1988 and currently displays a total of 37,557 miles on the odometer. Used for commuting and pleasure, but not for some time (the affixed tax disc expired in 1998), the BMW will require re-commissioning before further use (a flat battery prevented us from checking whether the engine turns). The machine is offered with old/current V5Cs and two keys.
Currently displaying a total of 37,557 miles on the odometer, this original and un-restored R45 was purchased by the vendor in November 1988 and currently displays a total of 37,557 miles on the odometer. Used for commuting and pleasure, but not for some time (the affixed tax disc expired in 1998), the BMW will require re-commissioning before further use (a flat battery prevented us from checking whether the engine turns). The machine is offered with old/current V5Cs and two keys.
Footnotes
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Saleroom notices
It should be noted that the engine turns over. The V5C will follow after the sale.













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