Update 5/16: The seller has provided a walk around video pointing out more details and info on this bike. Please see the link he posted in the Comments section.
The R90S is one of BMW’s most famous bikes, and it was an instant game-changer when it was released in 1974. Cycle magazine may have summed it up best in their review: “There’s absolutely no doubt that the R90S is a remarkable motorcycles. It does, or can be made to do, almost everything as well and possibly better than any other road machine you can buy. The Sport is exceptional in numerous areas: speed, acceleration, comfort, cleanliness, operating economy, smoothness, quietness, braking, reliability, and convenience.”
With oversight from Hans Muth, this bike was built to show the world that the German firm could make more than just touring bikes for old guys. Reg Pridmore helped solidify that claim with a first place finish in the first ever AMA Superbike Championship series in 1976.
The S model featured a higher compression ratio and new 38 mm Dell’Orto carburetors supplanted the 32 mm Bings on the R90/S, resulting in a boost of seven ponies to 67 bhp at 7,000 rpm and 56 pound-feet of torque. Additional features exclusive to the ‘Bavarian Dampfhammer’ were a 6.34 gallon fuel tank, twin front disc brakes, and an auxiliary clock and voltmeter tucked under the handlebar-mounted fairing.
Manufactured March 1976, this example is VIN: 4990757; Engine: 4990757. The seller has owner the bike 17 years but is ready to let it go to a new home.
The odometer shows 73,518 miles however according to the seller the odometer no longer works and true mileage unknown.
Maintenance:
The seller states, “Last oil change 2/23. Installation of electronic ignition. Enduralast starter. Fork springs and rebuild.”
Modifications:
Hard cases with suitcase inserts.
Koni shocks.
LED rear taillight.
Not shown: 1000cc cylinders and pistons. Lightened flywheel. Electronic ignition.
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon RoadRider tires with date codes of 2110 and 1311.
The sale includes three keys, owner’s manual, original cylinders, pistons, and shocks.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Whittier, California, this BMW is offered on a clean California title with registration current through February 2025.
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