BMW R 75/7
'BMW R 75/7' | |
Manufacturer | [[BMW]] |
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Production | 1976 |
Class | [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |
Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder |
Bore / Stroke | 81.3mm x 81.3mm |
Compression ratio | 9.0:1 |
Horsepower | 50.02 HP (37.3 KW) @ 6200RPM |
Torque | 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 Nm) @ 5000RPM |
Transmission | Gear box: 5-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: dual shocks |
Brakes | Front: single disc Rear: 200mm drum |
Front Tire | 3.25-19 |
Rear Tire | 4.00-18 |
Length | 94.41 inches (2398 mm) |
Width | 68.11 inches (1730 mm) |
Weight | 215.0 kg (wet) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
The BMW R 75/7 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by BMW in 1976. Max torque was 42.78 ft/lbs (58.0 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 5-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.25-19 front tire and a 4.00-18 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via single disc in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a dual shocks.
1976 - 1979 BMW R 75/7
The 1976 BMW R 75/7 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 745cc, boxer twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a five-speed manual transmission, that can reach a maximum power output of 50 horsepower and 59 Nm of torque. Unlike its predecessor, the /7 borrows the fuel tank from the R 90S, and has redesigned rocker covers. In all other departments, it has the same features as the R 57/6.