Flashback With The Top Motorcycles From The 1970s

Published on 04/21/2020
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BMW R90S

This was a 900 cc sports motorcycle that was distributed from 1973 until 1976 by BMW. It can be named the flagship motorcycle for the “/6” range. One of its most accredited features was its two-tone paintwork and new tail. In the three years, it was sold BMW produced and distributed 17,55 bikes.

BMW R90S

BMW R90S

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BMW R65

BMW was designing and releasing bikes one after the other in the ’70s and they were doing extremely well. The R65 was released in 1978 and proved to be a huge win for the company, it was a variant of R Series designed by Mercedes. The bikes aimed to be faster and target individuals who were experienced. The highest speed of the R65 was 109 mph and it had a triangular fairing which was thought of by Hans Muth.

BMW R65

BMW R65

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