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1968 BMW R69S

In Germany, Sport by Abhi3 Comments

Post Listing Update: This R69S was pulled off of eBay, final sale price unknown. From a 1962 review in Cycle World: “Whatever the BMW’s merits in a contest of speed, it is still the smoothest, best finished, quietest and cleanest motorcycle it has ever been our pleasure to ride. To be honest, we think that anyone who would worry much …

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Ending Soon – 1984 BMW R65LS

In Germany, Standard by Abhi2 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This R65LS did not meet reserve at $3,050. One of the most interestingly-styled bikes of the 80s the BMW R65LS was a creation of famous designer Hans Muth. This example (VIN: WB1036504E6371523) has just under 35,000 miles and is claimed to be in excellent condition with a Brown side stand, Koni shocks, and the OEM bags, tool kit, …

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1976 BMW R60/6

In Germany, Standard by AbhiLeave a Comment

This /6 looks great (though I’ve never been a fan of the styling of that seat) and comes with a lot of extras, including the front fairing, side bags, and trunk. A few bolts and you can swap between commuter or cross-country tourer, either way in classic style. Find this BMW R60/6 for sale in Las Vegas, Nevada for $4,500 …

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99.9 Point Resto – 1973 BMW R75/5

In Germany, Standard by Abhi3 Comments

Post-Listing Update: This R75/5 did not meet reserve at $15,188. There’s lot of slash5 Beemers I sort through, and sometimes it can be hard to pick out the cream of the crop. In this case, it was easy. Used as a daily commuter by a rocket scientist (the original owner) for two and a half decades, this bike was sold …

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2002 MZ Baghira Black Panther

In Dual-Sport, Germany by AbhiLeave a Comment

Post Listing Update: This Black Panther did not meet reserve despite 18 bids up to $1,528 on eBay. MZ decided to expand their product line with the introduction of the MZ Baghira, a dual sport with excellent components – bodywork from Acerbis, motor from Yamaha, and suspension from WP. It all combined to make a rare and very satisfying dual …

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Ending Soon – 1975 BMW R90/6 Custom

In Custom, Germany by AbhiLeave a Comment

Normally I don’t go for these types of customs, but I’m enjoying the matching pinstriping of the fenders and tank. Plus the bike’s been restored so you should be set mechanically. Highlights of the modifications include a custom Steiger seat, custom coilovers in the rear and Showa 40mm forks up front, Euro bars, and a rebuilt engine from a R100 …

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German Triumph – 1956 TWN 125

In Germany, Small Displacement by AbhiLeave a Comment

Most people think Triumph is an English motorcycle company. Of course, they’d be right, but they might not realize that the company was started as a bicycle manufacturer by a German named Siegfried Bettman in 1886. A decade later, Bettman created another bicycle company in his hometown of Nuremberg – he called it the German Triumph Cycle Company. 7 years …

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1961 NSU Super Max

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After World War II, NSU found themselves with factories that had been destroyed. But they were able to persevere and in 1952 they released the Max, one of the most popular quarter-liter bikes of the 50s – 97,120 bikes were sold. Fast forward four years and NSU introduced the Supermax, which featured a 18 horsepower single good for a top …

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Krauser Fairing – 1977 BMW R100/7

In Germany, Touring by Abhi1 Comment

Post-Listing Update: After being relisted, this R100/7 did not meet reserve at $6,100. Motoworks Chicago is offering an BMW R100/7 that’s been customized with some excellent extras. This bike (VIN: 6141839) stands out with a Krauser full fairing, the dual discs/final drive/handlebars from a RS, Hepco and Becker bags with a Reynolds Rack, Telefix fork brace, and plenty more. Someone …