BMW R 75/5

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BMW R 75/5
Manufacturer
BMW
Production 1969 - 1976
Class Classic
Engine
air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder
Bore / Stroke 82.0mm x 70.6mm
Compression ratio 5.8:1
Top Speed 114 mph (184 km/h)
Horsepower 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6200RPM
Torque 44.26 ft/lbs (60.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM
Air Filter K&N BM-0200[1]
Spark Plug NGK BP6ES
Battery YUASA YB18L-A
Transmission Gear box: 4-speed, manual

Final Drive: shaft

Clutch: dry, single plate
Suspension Front: telescopic fork
Rear: plunger shocks
Brakes Front: 200mm drum
Rear: 200mm drum
Front Tire 3.25-19
Rear Tire 4.00-18
Wheelbase 54.49 inches (1384 mm)
Length 82.99 inches (2108 mm)
Width 32.99 inches (838 mm)
Weight 210.0 kg (wet)
Oil Filter K&N KN-161[1]
Fuel Capacity 6.34 Gallon (24.00 Liters)
Manuals Service Manual


The BMW R 75/5 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by BMW in 1969. Max torque was 44.26 ft/lbs (60.0 Nm) @ 5000 RPM. Claimed horsepower was 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6200 RPM.

Engine

A 81.3mm bore x 81.3mm stroke result in a displacement of just 745.0 cubic centimeters.

Drive

The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.

Chassis

It came with a 3.25 S19 front tire and a 4.00 S18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm drum in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a plunger shocks. The wheelbase was 54.49 inches (1384 mm) long.

1969 - 1973 BMW R 75/5

1969 - 1973 BMW R 75/5 1969 - 1973 BMW R 75/5 1969 - 1973 BMW R 75/5

The 1969 MY BMW R 75/5 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 745cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse paired to a five-speed manual transmission, and can produce a claimed 50 horsepower and 60 Nm of torque.

Standard fittings include laced wheels, a dual exhaust system, a dual seat, a small luggage rack in the rear, pillion grab rails, a large headlamp, full-fenders, a steel tubular frame, a telescopic front fork, plunger shocks as a rear suspension and a drum braking system.


In Media

  1. 1.0 1.1 2019 K&L Supply Co Catalog. K&L Supply Co. 2019.