R75/5
Model Documentation
Model Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Displacement | 745cc |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 82 x 70.6 |
| HP @ RPM | 50 @ 6200 |
| Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 |
| Valves | OHV, 2 per cylinder |
| Clutch | Dry, single plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 4 speed, foot shifted |
| Final Drive | Driveshaft |
| Running Gear | |
| Frame | Tubular steel double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Hydraulically damped telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock swingarm |
| Front Brakes | 200mm drum, dual leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes | 200mm drum, single leading shoe |
| Electrical | |
| Ignition | Battery/coil |
| Spark Plugs | Bosch W6DC |
| Generator | Bosch G1 14 13V 19A 180W |
| Capacities & Measurements | |
| Weight | 210kg (from 1971, 205kg) |
| Fuel | 24l (from 1971, 17l) |
| Wheelbase | 1385mm, LWB models: 1435mm |
| Top Speed | 175kph |
| Number Produced | 38370 |
First civilian 12V bikes. First electric start bikes. First production bikes with a tachometer.
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