The BMW R90 S is back!
After months of juggling we have finally managed to get the iconic Daytona Orange R90 S back in our fleet.
While this is not the same bike we had up until a couple of years ago at the clubhouse, it’s exactly the same 1975 model, and it is in great conditions.
‘On the road with our other heavy weight, the Kawasaki Z1 900’
This baby has been dormant in storage for a while, so we are giving it some well deserved love and care before presenting it to you in all its glory at the beginning of our touring season next April.
Some good stuff to know…
The BMW R90 S was the first production motorcycle with an aerodynamic protection fixed to the handlebars, a feature that immediately made it sought after among sport enthusiasts. This 1975 version, with hand-shaded golden paintwork going from silver-grey to orange, became synonymous with the S, also known as the Daytona Orange. The bike was full of innovations compared to previous versions. The main ones concerned the introduction of the double front disc as standard, the 5-speed gearbox with the control on the left, the Dell'Orto carburettors instead of the classic Bing, and the instruments (complete with speedometer, odometer, tachometer, electric clock, voltmeter and even five coloured lights). The BMW R90S narrowed the gap between the maxi sport and touring motorcycles of the time, offering speed, agility and comfort in a new and very elegant aesthetic form. In an instant it made all the competition age, becoming a reference point difficult to match.
On the road, the handling is pretty good: as soon as the vehicle is in gear its considerable weight disappears, and it’s very nice in the corners, which can be tackled with confidence even at speed. The vehicle's easy handling is mainly due to its low center of gravity and its extraordinary power that is available at any speed. The most surprising aspect is the smoothness of the engine, its elasticity and its low end torque. Despite its imposing size, the R90S can be driven with ease; for this reason it is also suitable for motorcyclists with medium experience and does not require any particular physical effort. Its comfortable and wide saddle is also ready to accommodate a passenger who would undoubtedly enjoy the splendid sceneries on our motorbike tours.
Year: 1975
Capacity: 898 cc
Gear box: 5 speed
Gear lever on the left
First gear down
Starting: Electric
Seat height: 820 mm / 32.2 in
Weight: 215 kg / 473 lbs
Front brake: Double disk
Rear brake: Drum
Seat: Twin