This 1974 BMW R90/6 is powered by an 898cc opposed twin paired with a five-speed transmission and has been modified with an R90S-style fairing, Wixom panniers, Talbot Krauser mirrors, and a stepped two-up seat. It is finished in black and also features an enclosed driveshaft, an electric starter, a chrome dual exhaust system, dual Bing carburetors, 19″ front and 18″ rear wire-spoke wheels, and a front disc brake. This R90/6 was acquired by the seller in 2023 and is now offered at no reserve with a service invoice and a clean South Carolina title in the seller’s name.
The bike is finished in black with white pinstripes, and equipment includes an R90S-style quarter fairing, fairing-mounted Talbot Krauser mirrors, both center and side stands, hard-sided Wixom panniers, an analog clock, and a Black vinyl-upholstered two-up seat. The headlight bulb was replaced and a tear in the seat was repaired in January 2024.
Wire-spoke wheels measure 19″ front and 18″ rear and are mounted with Avon Roadrider MKII tires, and stopping power is provided by a single front disc and a rear drum. Suspension consists of a leading-axle fork as well as dual shocks mounted to the swingarm on the left and the final-drive enclosure on the right. The tires were replaced under previous ownership, and the fork was changed and the brakes adjusted in January 2024.
The handlebar is mounted to the upper triple clamp via risers that frame an adjustment knob for the hydraulic steering damper. The dash panel houses a MotoMeter 140-mph speedometer and a matching tachometer with a 7,100-rpm redline as well as indicator lights for brake failure, neutral gear selection, generator, oil pressure, and turn signals. The five-digit odometer shows 56k miles, approximately 100 of which were ridden by the seller.
The 898cc opposed twin features an electric starter, a chrome dual exhaust system with a crossover tube, and dual Bing carburetors. Factory-rated output was 60 horsepower and 53 lb-ft of torque. Work said to have been carried out under prior ownership included rebuilding the carburetors, adjusting the valves, and changing the transmission, final drive, and driveshaft oils. The fuel tank was cleaned and sealed by Bombar’s Beemers of Wilmington, North Carolina, in January 2024.
Power is sent to the rear wheel through a five-speed transmission and a driveshaft enclosed within the right leg of the swingarm. The swingarm bearings were greased in January 2024.
The number 4043428 is stamped on the engine case and on the steering headstock tag. The stamped frame number is not legible.