Winning bid
£9,000

1976 BMW R90 with Steib 501 Sidecar

Highlights

  • Complete with a 1953 Steib 501 sidecar
  • Only 36,859 miles from new
  • In current ownership for 6 years
  • Recently fitted with a new windscreen and reupholstered seats in the sidecar
  • Garaged and well-maintained

The Appeal

The BMW 90/6 was borne out of a fierce competition. Performance bikes from Japan were beginning to take over the world - and the German Slash-fives were struggling to keep up. As a result, they brought in the Slash-Sixes, which offered a higher displacement and plenty of extra power to take on the 'invaders' on BMW turf. 

The R90/6 carried an 898cc air-cooled boxer engine, with a front disc brake - it was now capable of hitting 100mph with ease and reaching the lofty heights of 115 at a push. 

This particular example is adjoined by a beautiful, recently reupholstered 1953 Steib 501 sidecar, which is every bit as engaging and interesting as the bike itself. With only 36,859 miles on the odometer, this is a beautiful setup that's going to turn plenty of heads on the road. 
It's not often we see a 90/6, let alone adjoined with a fine sidecar. We're sure this is going to garner plenty of interest.

History and Paperwork

  • Registered in 1976
  • 12 former registered keepers
  • In current ownership for 6 years
  • Servicing has been carried out by enthusiasts
  • MOT exempt
  • Supplied with V5c document

The Condition

  • Bodywork is in fine condition with no obvious dents or dings
  • Paintwork is bright and well-presented, with light signs of bubbling and wear
  • Some gentle pitting to the chromework
  • All badging is present and correct
  • Wheels and tyres appear in good order
  • Mechanical components are in good condition
  • Bike's seat is in superb order
  • Controls and instrumentation are functional
  • Sidecar is in very good order, with similar signs of use
  • Sidecar seats have been reupholstered
  • The Sidecar's windscreen has been replaced
  • Wire-spoke wheel is in good order

The Mechanics

  • 898cc air-cooled, four-stroke 'boxer' engine
  • Manual transmission with 4 gears
  • No reported mechanical issues
  • Brakes, steering, and suspension are reportedly in good working order
  • We understand the bike is driving superbly without issue


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Auction Details

  • Year1976
  • MakeBMW
  • ModelR90
  • ColourBlack
  • Odometer36,859 Miles
  • Engine size898cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownBedlington
  • CountyNorthumberland
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

17 Bids

Mikey12••••
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£9,000
26/07/24
Joffrey••••
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£8,900
26/07/24
Mikey12••••
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£8,700
26/07/24
Joffrey••••
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£8,600
26/07/24
Mikey12••••
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£8,500
26/07/24
Joffrey••••
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£8,250
26/07/24
Mikey12••••
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£8,000
26/07/24
Joffrey••••
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£7,900
26/07/24
Mikey12••••
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£7,777
26/07/24
Joffrey••••
Bid
£6,750
26/07/24

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