The fabled toaster tank, however, was consigned to the dust bins of history.Ĭ&D BMW-M.V. In 1974, BMW introduced the Slash-6 models, which offered numerous improvements, most notably disk front brakes, more and better instrumentation, and a five-speed transmission. For these reasons, and its 750cc power, the 1973½ R75/5 is one of the most desireable of the slash-5 models although some enthusiasts prefer the 1970 models because they were the first slash-5s.Ĭlick on the photo above to see R75/5 specifications. For the second half of the 1973 model year, BMW lengthened the rear swingarms, resulting in that is known now as the long wheel base 1973½ LWB models (read a July 1973 Cycle World road test here). Model year 1972 saw the introduction of the 4-gallon toaster tank with chrome side panels, so named because of its resemblance to a kitchen toaster.
BMW also introduced nonmetallic fenders and taillight housings for the first time. The new, Slash-5 series of BMWs offered 12 volts, electrical starters(!) as well as the retained kick starter, telescopic forks, and improved brakes.
It stopped production of the last Slash-2 models, with their Earles forks, kick starters, 6-volt electrical systems, woeful brakes, and frames that descended from prewar BMWs (but bikes that still evoke nostalgic passion in some of us). Here, above, is a BMW 1973½ R75/5 LWB (long wheel base) model with the so-called toaster gasoline tank.īelow is the same R75/5 the Krauser style saddlebags that are commonly used on these bikes.įor the 1970 model year, BMW entered the age of modern motorcycles with three new models having engine capacities of 500cc (R50/5), 600cc (R60/5), and at the top of the line 750cc (R75/5).
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