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AHRMA Racer – 1973 BMW R75/5

In Germany, Race by Abhi3 Comments

Post Sale Update: It’s a long and semi-complicated story, but…this bike is now in my garage. I plan on racing it in Sportsman 750 in the 2025 AHRMA season! My buddy Don is selling a BMW R75/5 that has a lot of promise as a Formula 750 race bike in AHRMA – please buy it so that I have another …

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1952 Maico Mobil 175

In Germany, Scooter by AbhiLeave a Comment!

Post Listing Update: After being relisted, this Maico did not meet reserve with 1 bid up to $15,000 on eBay. Also called the Maicomobil, this was marketed as a “car on two wheels” with enclosed bodywork, excellent weather protection, and integrated storage space – it was way ahead of its time.

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1975 BMW R60/6

In Germany, Less than 5k, Standard by Chris Cope3 Comments

This is, admittedly, not the most beautiful R60/6 you’ll ever see in your life, but it appears to be in pretty good condition, the seller says it runs, and, most importantly, it’s an R60/6. I often daydream of owning one of these. The R60/6 was the smallest of BMW’s /6 models, produced from 1974-1979 (the others being the R75/6 and …

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1998 BMW K1200RS

In Germany, Touring by Abhi4 Comments

MCN summarized the K1200RS by saying it “carved its own niche as a superb high-speed distance bike that could carry a pillion and luggage too without breaking a sweat…build quality remains a strong point so big mileages are very possible.”

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1941 BMW R12

In Germany, Vintage by AbhiLeave a Comment!

The BMW R12 was an evolution of the iconic R7 concept and it was the first motorcycle in the world with hydraulically damped telescoping forks. BMW produced roughly 36,008 over a production run between 1935 and 1942.

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2004 BMW R1100S Boxer Cup Replika

In Germany, Sport by AbhiLeave a Comment!

The base model R11S was a wonderful all-around streetbike similar to the Honda VFR800. BMW went above and beyond with a couple of limited editions, including the Boxer Cup Replika as featured today. BMW created a spec series to race these bikes, and 300 examples were released as a homage. They were equipped with Ohlins suspension, Laser exhaust, and custom …

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Power Cup Parts – 2008 BMW K1200R

In Germany, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

In the past, BMW has offered a few one-make races such as the BoxerCup with the R1100S. The successor was the Power Cup for the K1200R, and non-racers could get a kit of hop-up parts from certain dealerships in the US. As you guys and gals probably know, I own a BMW K1200R with 89k miles on it and I …

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2007 BMW R1200S

In Germany, Sport by Abhi2 Comments

“Born in heaven, raised in hell.” That was one of the slogans BMW used when they introduced the R1200S, an evolution of the R1100S that fell much more on the ‘sport’ side of the sport-touring equation. It was the sportiest boxer twin BMW had ever built, and they emphasized the point by initially omitting factory luggage. A year later the …

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BMW K1200R Power Cup

In Germany, Race by Abhi8 Comments

6-26-2024 Update: 11 years later (!), it looks like this bike is up for sale again. It actually sold on Bring a Trailer in April for $10,000 and now it’s up at a dealer for roughly 50% more. It currently has 1,280 kilometers (795 miles) and ti’s sold on an off-road title. I have to admit that there’s part of …

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Solvang Motorcycle Museum – 1921 Mars A20 Replica

In Germany, Touring by Abhi4 Comments

Founded in 1873, the Mars company (not the one that makes chocolate) got their start building tools and bicycles. They expanded to motorcycle manufacturing in 1903 but their most famous machine came in 1921. Called the “White Mars” by some, it featured a 986cc Maybach boxer twin engine good for 7 horsepower. They were built to a high standard and …

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No Reserve – 2001 MZ Skorpion Tour

In Germany, Standard by Abhi3 Comments

The Skorpion was an example of what an international economy can achieve – a East German manufacturer brought together Japanese motors (from Yamaha) and a British design firm (called Seymourpowell) to create something that worked well on paper and on the road. It wasn’t a huge commercial success, but nowadays it’s definitely a cult classic.