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Power
60 HP
Top Speed
175 km/h
Torque
60 Nm
Engine
745 ccm
Technical Overview
1969 BMW R75 5 Technical Analysis & Specification Breakdown
Built around BMW's sport motorcycle platform, the 1969 BMW R75 5 pairs a 745 cc (45.5 cu in) air-cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke architecture with road-focused gearing. In factory specification, peak output is rated at 60 HP (43.8 kW) at 6,200 rpm while maximum torque reaches 60 Nm (44.3 lb-ft) at 6,200 rpm, transferring power to the rear wheel through shaft drive (cardan) final drive. With a specific output of 80.5 HP per liter, the engine character is indicating a tractable, stress-free state of tune focused on everyday usability and broad torque delivery.
Rider ergonomics and chassis geometry center around a 850 mm (33.5 in) seat height — resulting in a taller command-style riding posture suited to medium-to-tall inseams. The 24-liter (6.3 US gal) fuel tank supports practical everyday commuting and weekend road stints, while factory top speed is listed at 175 km/h (109 mph).
Specific Output
80.5 HP/L
Standover Height
850 mm (33.5 in)
Engine
Displacement745.0 ccm (45.46 cubic inches)
Engine TypeTwo cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Engine DetailsBing
Power60.0 HP (43.8 kW)) @ 6200 RPM
Torque60.0 Nm (6.1 kgf-m or 44.3 ft.lbs) @ 6200 RPM
Compression9.1:1
Bore x Stroke82.0 x 66.0 mm (3.2 x 2.6 inches)
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Fuel ControlOverhead Valves (OHV)
LubricationWet sump
CoolingAir
Transmission
Final DriveShaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
ClutchDry-single plate-cable operated
Performance
Top Speed175.0 km/h (108.7 mph)
Chassis
Front SuspensionCartride
Rear SuspensionTwin shock-swingarm
Ground Clearance165 mm (6.5 inches)
Wheels & Brakes
Front Tyre3.27-19
Rear Tyre4.02-18
Front BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake). Twin
Rear BrakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Dimensions & Weight
Seat Height850 mm (33.5 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting.
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