BMW R 75/5 745 (1969 - 1973) Description & History: The first R75 was manufactured between 1938-1941. In 1969, BMW released another R75, which had a four-stroke two cylinder horizontally opposed "Boxer" engine, with a bigger power of 50 horses at 6200rpm and a torque of 60 Nm at 5000rpm.
BMW R 75/5 745 1969 - 1973 Full Specifications:Brand: BMW, Model: R, Type: R 75/5 1969, Name Year: R 75/5 745 1969 - 1973, Engine Type: Air cooled, four-stroke two cylinder horizontally opposed "Boxer" engine, Displacement: 745 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 3.22x2.77 in OR 81.8x70.4 mm, Compression: 9.0:1, Horsepower: 37(50)/6200 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: 43/5000 lb-ft/RPM OR 58/5000 Nm/RPM, Fuel System: Carburetors, Gearbox: 4-speed, Clutch: Dry single plate, with diaphragm spring, Primary Drive: -, Final Drive: -, Frame: Double-loop tubular frame with bolt-on rear section, Front Suspension: Telescopic fork with hydraulic shock absorber, Rear Suspension: Long swinging arm with strut, Front Brake: Duplex-drum brake Ø 200 mm, Rear Brake: Simplex drum brake Ø 200 mm, Length: 83 in OR 2108 mm, Width: 33 in OR 838 mm, Seat Height: -, Wellbase: 54.5 in OR 1384 mm, Ground Clearance: 6.5 in OR 165 mm, Weight: 463 lbs OR 210 kg, Fuel Capacity: 6.3 gallons OR 6.3 L, Tyres Front: 3.25 S19, Tyres Rear: 4.00 S18.