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Vintage BMW R75 1941 745cc 2 Cyl Start Up

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The BMW R75 is a World War II-era motorcycle and sidecar combination produced by the German company BMW. In the 1930s BMW were producing a number of popular and highly effective motorcycles. In 1938 development of the R75 started in response to a request from the German Army.

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Preproduction models of the R75 were powered by a 750 cc side valve engine, which was based on the R71 engine. However it was quickly found necessary to design an all-new OHV 750 cc engine for the R75 unit./classic-motorcycle.com

In August 1942 Zündapp and BMW, on the urging of the Army, agreed upon standardization of parts for both machines, with a view of eventually creating a Zündapp-BMW hybrid (designated the BW 43), in which a BMW 286/1 side-car would be grafted onto a Zündapp KS 750 motorcycle.

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This motorcycle is a piece of Wehrmacht history from Germany. The prices of the Wehrmacht combinations are rising sharply and offer investors and motorcycle enthusiasts a good opportunity to acquire a piece of history. The machine has papers from Germany and is ready to drive.via/read more: classic-motorcycle.com

Specifications:

  • Manufacturer: BMW
  • Model: R75
  • Year: 1941
  • Capacity: 745cc
  • Engine type: 4-stroke / ohv
  • Cylinders: 2 – transverse
  • Power: 26hp@4000rpm
  • Bore/stroke: 78x78mm
  • Compression Ratio: 1:5.8
  • Weight: 400kg
  • Top Speed: 95 km/h
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