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The R75/5 comes with 32 mm Bing CV (Constant Vacuum/constant depression) type carburetors. [4] As in all BMW motorcycles at the time, the clutch is a single-disk dry clutch. Final drive is by shaft, running from the transmission by universal joint to an oil bath within the right rear swing arm and connecting to a bevel gear and ring gear on the ...
The BMW R75 is a World War II-era motorcycle and sidecar combination produced by the German company BMW. The BMW R75 stands out by its integral two-wheel drive design, with drive shafts to both its rear wheel and the third side-car wheel, from a locking differential , as well as a transfer case offering both road and off-road gear ratios ...
1994 BMW R100RT with type 247 engine 1973½ BMW R75/5 with type 247 engine. The BMW 247 engine is an air-cooled flat-twin motorcycle engine with two valves per cylinder, also known as "airhead" boxer. The 247 engine was the successor of the in 1969 (MY 1970) introduced first modern BMW boxer engine; the BMW 246 engine of the /5 series.
In 1972 he was given the opportunity to race BMW R75/5 motorcycles for the American importer for BMW motorcycles, Butler & Smith. [1] [2] With the aid of talented engine tuner, Udo Gietl, who had previously worked in the Apollo space program, Pridemore was able to transform the staid BMW touring motorcycle into a purposeful racing machine. [2]
In 1937, Ernst Henne recorded a top speed of 279.5 km/h (173.7 mph) on a BMW 500 Kompressor racing motorcycle, setting a world record that stood for 14 years. The BMW R 71 746 cc (45.5 cu in)big flat-twin motorcycle was exceptional. It was the Icon of BMW, expensive to build and well engineered.
R75. The BMW R60/6, R75/6, R90/6 and the sport model BMW R90S form a range of boxer twin motorcycles that were manufactured in Berlin, Germany, by BMW from 1974 to 1976. [1] The "slash six" models departed from the earlier "slash five" slightly. First, the smallest displacement changed from 500cc to 600cc.
1962–1972: Mid-size luxury car New Class (coupés) 1965–1969: Grand tourer 02 Series: 1966–1977: Compact executive car New Six coupés (E9) 1968–1975: Grand tourer New Six sedans (E3) 1968–1977: Full-size luxury car 5 Series (E12) 1972–1981: Mid-size luxury car 3 Series (E21) 1975–1983: Compact executive car 6 Series (E24) 1976 ...
The motorcycles used during chase scene in film The Great Escape were 1961 Triumph TR6 Trophy models disguised as German BMW R75 motorcycles. [20] [21] The star of the movie, Steve McQueen, did much of the riding for the film himself, although Bud Ekins performed the famous jump scene as McQueen's stunt double. [19]