Photo: Bring a Trailer
It also comes with fresh rubber, aftermarket shocks, and a refurbished mill.
If you live in the United States, you’re probably familiar with Bring a Trailer, a popular online auctioning site where neat rides dwell and gearheads’ dreams come true. Browsing this platform will reveal countless two- and four-wheeled bargains waiting to be redeemed by a caring owner, so scrolling down the list of live auctions can be truly intriguing.
For instance, this reworked 1974 BMW R90/6 is up for grabs until Monday, May 31st. At the time of this publication, you’d need a little over 5,000 bucks to top the current bid, which is certainly worth it for a reconditioned machine as tidy as this bespoke Beemer. Let’s take a closer look at what we’re dealing with here, shall we?
BMW Motorrad’s R90/6 is brought to life by a horizontally opposed air-cooled boxer-twin that boasts a healthy displacement of 898cc. When the tachometer hits optimal rpms, the four-stroke powerplant feeds 60 horses and 53 pound-feet (73 Nm) of twist to a five-speed gearbox. This oomph is handed over to the rear 18-inch wheel through a shaft final drive, leading to a top speed of 114 mph (184 kph).
In terms of modifications, the very first thing you’ll notice is that humungous Wixom front fairing, followed by a pair of stealthy saddlebags on the opposite end. Besides the stock instrumentation, the cockpit comes with a chromed handlebar and fresh aftermarket grips. Handling improvements are accomplished thanks to Koni shock absorbers, a new master cylinder for the front brake, and premium tires from Metzeler’s range.
The 898cc twin-cylinder engine was subjected to an extensive overhaul as of last year, receiving a modern battery and spark plugs, as well as clean carbs and refurbished valves. Last but not least, the bike’s five-digit odometer tells us that it’s only been ridden for about 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
For instance, this reworked 1974 BMW R90/6 is up for grabs until Monday, May 31st. At the time of this publication, you’d need a little over 5,000 bucks to top the current bid, which is certainly worth it for a reconditioned machine as tidy as this bespoke Beemer. Let’s take a closer look at what we’re dealing with here, shall we?
BMW Motorrad’s R90/6 is brought to life by a horizontally opposed air-cooled boxer-twin that boasts a healthy displacement of 898cc. When the tachometer hits optimal rpms, the four-stroke powerplant feeds 60 horses and 53 pound-feet (73 Nm) of twist to a five-speed gearbox. This oomph is handed over to the rear 18-inch wheel through a shaft final drive, leading to a top speed of 114 mph (184 kph).
In terms of modifications, the very first thing you’ll notice is that humungous Wixom front fairing, followed by a pair of stealthy saddlebags on the opposite end. Besides the stock instrumentation, the cockpit comes with a chromed handlebar and fresh aftermarket grips. Handling improvements are accomplished thanks to Koni shock absorbers, a new master cylinder for the front brake, and premium tires from Metzeler’s range.
The 898cc twin-cylinder engine was subjected to an extensive overhaul as of last year, receiving a modern battery and spark plugs, as well as clean carbs and refurbished valves. Last but not least, the bike’s five-digit odometer tells us that it’s only been ridden for about 15,000 miles (24,000 km).
Google News