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LOT 587

1973 BMW 745cc R75/5 Registration no. EWV 320L Frame no. 4003658 Engine no. 4003658

Sold for £4,830 inc. premium
Lot 587

1973 BMW 745cc R75/5
Registration no. EWV 320L Frame no. 4003658 Engine no. 4003658

1973 BMW 745cc R75/5
Registration no. EWV 320L
Frame no. 4003658
Engine no. 4003658

The long-awaited replacements for BMW's long-running Earles-forked flat twins finally arrived in 1969. As well as a telescopic, leading-axle front fork, the newcomers featured a lightweight, welded duplex frame. The engine too had come in for extensive revision, while coil ignition and 12-volt electrics were other new departures for the Munich firm. BMW's new '/5' models came in three capacities, the variation being achieved by different bore sizes in what were otherwise virtually identical machines. The R75/5 produced a claimed 50PS (49.3bhp) which was good enough to propel the 190kg machine to a top speed of 110mph (177km/h).

Delivered new to Belgium, this R75/5 was purchased by the current owner at Bonhams' Paris auction in February 2016 (Lot 239). At that time the machine was described as un-restored and apparently in generally good condition, and was said to perform very well. Sadly, the private vendor has had insufficient time to put even a single mile on the motorcycle since purchase. The machine has been stored at Toy Storage since its acquisition, benefiting from minor works (including replacement of the stand and a few chrome parts) before being MoT'd and registered in the UK. Offered with the 2016 purchase receipt, HPI check and a V5C.
Offered with key

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