1971 BMW R60/5

HIGH BID: $1,800

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Description

Additional photos on this BMW R60 are available here for your perusal.

While BMW is now a staple of the modern motorcycle scene, back in the 1960’s they almost left the game entirely. The /2 was getting outperformed by the competition, so the Germans either had to bow out or come up with a significant redesign.

They kept the classic boxer twin engine, but pretty much everything else was changed. They focused on weight reduction and increased power the most – for weight reduction they developed a lighter tubular steel frame, Sachs telescoping forks instead of an Earles front end, and iron-lined light alloy cylinders which replaced the previous cast iron units. The R60/5 engine pushed out 46 hp (compared to 32 for the R60/2)

BMW stole a designer from Porsche: Hans-Günther von der Marwitz, and his creation set the standard for the next few decades of BMW’s styling.

Motorcycle Classics sums up the /5 by saying, “All in all, the R60/5 is an ideal useable classic. Decent power, predictable handling, excellent build quality and rock-solid dependability make it a bike you can ride regularly with confidence. Simple construction and excellent parts availability make /5s easy to keep on the road, and a large and enthusiastic community of BMW owners is always ready to help you keep your Teutonic steed running.”

This example is VIN: 2936292. The seller is Pig Trail Harley-Davidson in Rogers, Arkansas – this bike was traded in. The previous owner owned it for 17 years and the bike has had just two owners.

The odometer shows 67,931 miles.

Modifications:
OEM BMW saddlebags.

Cosmetic Blemishes:

Currently located in Rogers, Arkansas, this BMW is offered on a clean Arkansas title. Have any R60 stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!

Additional Information

Location

Rogers, Arkansas

Year

1971

Make

BMW

Model

R60/5

Mileage

67,931

VIN

2936292

Title

Clean

Title State/Country

Arkansas

Private Party/Dealership

Dealership

Additional Charges

No

Total Bids Placed: 7

Auction has ended.

Auction expired without reaching reserve price.

Highest bidder was: g**r

Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
g**r April 22, 2022 12:14 pm PDT $1,800 Auto
e*******y April 22, 2022 12:14 pm PDT $1,700
g**r April 22, 2022 10:46 am PDT $1,600
e*******y April 22, 2022 7:46 am PDT $1,500 Auto
s***r April 22, 2022 7:46 am PDT $1,495
e*******y April 20, 2022 6:02 pm PDT $1,100
p*************o April 16, 2022 7:33 pm PDT $1,000
Auction started April 15, 2022 12:24 pm PDT
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