1975 BMW R90s

$13,500.00
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1975 BMW R90S — One-Family Owned, Original Survivor

30,000 Original Miles • Original Paint • Southern California

Offered for sale is an increasingly rare and highly collectible BMW R90S, presented here as a true one-family-owned motorcycle from new, showing just 30,000 original miles and retaining its factory original paint and finishes.

This is not a restored machine, but an honest, well-preserved survivor example, exactly the type serious collectors seek today. The motorcycle remains remarkably original and is accompanied by valuable documentation and factory accessories, making it an exceptional opportunity for both collectors and riders.

Located in Southern California, this R90S benefits from long-term ownership in a favorable climate, contributing to its excellent preservation.

Model History

Introduced in 1973, the R90S represented a major shift for BMW, moving beyond conservative touring motorcycles into the emerging performance and sport-touring market. Developed under BMW’s motorsport chief Hans-Günther von der Marwitz and influenced by American designer Hans Muth, the R90S quickly became BMW’s halo performance model.

Key milestones include:

  • First mass-produced motorcycle with a factory handlebar fairing

  • Hand-applied smoke paint schemes that became iconic

  • BMW’s entry into serious performance competition, including victory in the inaugural AMA Superbike Championship in 1976

  • Established BMW’s reputation for high-speed sport touring capability

The R90S combined performance, reliability, and comfort, making it one of the most usable and collectible European sport motorcycles of the 1970s.

Technical Specifications

Engine

  • 898cc air-cooled, horizontally opposed twin (Boxer)

  • OHV with two valves per cylinder

  • Dual Bing carburetors

  • Approximately 67 horsepower

  • Electric start

Transmission & Driveline

  • 5-speed manual gearbox

  • Shaft final drive

Chassis

  • Twin-shock rear suspension

  • Telescopic front forks

  • Dual front disc brakes

  • Rear drum brake

Performance

  • Top speed approaching 125 mph

  • Smooth high-speed touring capability

  • Excellent long-distance reliability

Distinctive Features

  • Frame-mounted bikini fairing

  • Hand-striped smoke paint finishes

  • Sport handlebars and rear-set ergonomics

  • Full instrumentation with clock and voltmeter

This Motorcycle — Highlights

✔ One family owned since new
✔ 30,000 original miles
✔ Original paint survivor example
✔ Well-preserved, honest condition
✔ Arizona motorcycle
✔ Highly collectible model

Included Extras

  • Original BMW tool roll

  • Service invoices and ownership history

  • Factory manuals and literature

  • Documentation supporting long-term ownership

These items significantly enhance collectibility and authenticity.

Collector Significance

Unrestored R90S examples are becoming increasingly difficult to find, particularly with documented ownership history and original finishes intact. Many surviving examples have been repainted or heavily restored, making true survivors like this especially desirable.

This motorcycle offers:

• Investment-grade collectibility
• Immediate rideability
• Authentic originality
• Complete ownership documentation

A perfect candidate for preservation, light use, or inclusion in a serious collection.

Location

📍 Southern California

Hagerty Valuation:

Concourse Condition:  $35,500.00
Excellent Condition:  $19,800.00 
Good Condition:  $10,400.00

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