Lot 332 - 1981 BMW 475cc R45 For Sale by Auction

This motorcycle is Lot 332 to be auctioned by Bonhams at The Autumn Stafford Sale (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show) on 12 & 13 October, please see the Bonhams website for full details.

Auction Timings:
Lots 1 - 176 are to be sold from 11:00 on Saturday 12th October 2024.
Lots 201 - 429 are to be sold from 11:00 on Sunday 13th October 2024.

Public Viewing:
Available 12th & 13th October 2024 from 09:00 until 17:00, at The Stafford County Showground (The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show).

Lot 332

1981 BMW 475cc R45
Registration no. PNB 522W
Frame no. 6304117
Engine no. 6304117
BMW extended its range of horizontally opposed twins in the late 1970s with the introduction of the R45 and R65. Looking very much like scaled down versions of BMW's larger models, the duo, which shared identical cycle parts, featured sharper, more modern styling while both weight and overall dimensions were reduced. Tested by Bike magazine in 1979, the R45 recorded a top speed of 95mph while returning an overall fuel consumption of 56. 2mpg. Few changes were made to these smaller twins before production ceased in 1985.
This R45 was purchased by the current vendor in 2008 at the Bonhams Autumn Stafford sale (Lot 565), since then he has put the BMW through a cosmetic refurb including a new battery, tyres, front disk, seat and a full repaint to the gloss white currently adorned on the motorcycle. Having been on sorn since 2021, it will need careful recommissioning before returning to the road, offered with a current V5C and old MoT's.

All lots are sold 'as is/ where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding. Visit the Bonhams Motorcycles website for all pertinent auction information.