Description
Rudolf Schleicher-designed R 5, a 500cc sporty model that boasts such features as a double cradle arc-welded frame made of oval tubes, hydraulically dampened telescopic forks, foot-operated gearchange, a new type of engine with two camshafts, hairpin valve springs and quickly detachable and interchangeable wheels. Two Amal carburettors are fitted; the first R5s have an air filter on each carb, later machines have a single air filter box on top of the engine. Front fork damping can be regulated while riding with small coupled levers on the fork top. Power delivered is 24 hp @ 5, 800 rpm, good for a top speed of around 140 km/ h. Only 2, 652 R5s are produced in 1936-1937. This beautiful machine was restored by a german BMW enthousiast and the restoration is fully documented. The R5 runs and rides great, a superb and power full machine with german registration papers. Price 36950€
