The new BMW R nineT /5 marks the 50th anniversary of the legendary /5 series and at the same time the start of BMW Motorrad production at the BMW plant in Berlin Spandau 50 years ago.

BMW automobile production increased enormously in the 1960s, so the decision was taken to build BMW motorcycles in Berlin. Operations got underway in 1969 with some 400 staff and a new series: the /5 models R 50/5, R 60/5 and R 75/5. With a completely newly developed chassis and engine along with a fresh, modern design, BMW made a lasting impact on the expanding motorcycle market of the time. The /5 models saw instant success, thrilling customers with a combination of riding dynamics on country roads and travel comfort. The new BMW motorcycles perfectly matched an age defined by upheaval, rock music and a powerful sense of freedom. As a reflection of this, a wide range of bold, bright body colours was available for the new /5 models. The BMW Motorrad anniversary model R nineT /5 not only marks the 50th anniversary of the /5 series but also 50 years of BMW Motorrad production in Berlin Spandau.

The anniversary model features contemporary knee pads, as well as an elaborate body finish in Lupine Blue metallic with smoke effect and double line marking on the fuel tank, which bears the anniversary emblem. Chrome for the mirrors and exhaust manifold hark back to the historical archetype, as does the double seat contoured in the style of the /5 with cross-embossing on the cover, grab straps and white piping as well as gaiters on the forks.

The coating of the engine, gearbox, fork slider tubes, wheel hubs and spokes in Aluminium Silver also stylishly evokes the legendary /5 models, as do the components finished in black such as the frame and the propeller shaft casing.

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Highlights of the BMW R nineT /5:
– Potent boxer engine with a capacity of 1170 cc and an output of 81kW (110hp) that meets EU4 requirements.
– Spoke wheels, 3.5 x 17 inches at front and 5.5 x 17 inches at rear.
– 320-millimetre twin disc brake at the front.
– ABS as standard.
– ASC (Automatic Stability Control) as standard.
– Heated grips as standard.
– 2-in-1 exhaust system made of stainless steel with chrome manifolds and polished rear silencer.
– Chrome mirrors.
– Fuel tank with knee pads and elaborate paint finish in Lupine Blue metallic with smoke effect and double line marking.
– Front mudguard in Lupine Blue metallic with double line marking.
– Double seat with chrome decorative elements and white piping, evoking the historic predecessor.
– Fork slider tubes, wheel hubs and spokes in Aluminium Silver.
– Telescopic forks with gaiters.
– High-end details such as fork bridges and footrests in forged, clear anodised aluminium.

The BMW R nineT /5 features the air/oil-cooled boxer engine familiar from other R nineT models with 101mm x 73mm bore x stroke, 1170cc, 110hp and 116Nm.

Pricing is from $21,190 + ORC. Visit BMW Motorrad Australia for more info.

Classic, authentic, original – and air-cooled. This is what the BMW R nineT models stand for.

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