The 1970 model 12 months, BMW established three amazing models having engine capabilities of 500 cc (R50/5), 600 cc (R60/5), and 750 cc (R75/5). The R75/5 could attain 110 kilometers hourly (177 km/h). The "slash-5" show showed up just ultimately to meet up the increasing desire for sport bikes. All alleged "/5" models were manufactured at BMW's factory in Spandau suburb of Berlin, BMW having delivered all bicycle manufacturing here from Munich on belated 1960s. BMW had stopped manufacturing in Munich the past Slash-2 models, using Earles forks, kick beginners, 6 volt electric systems, antiquated braking system system, and frames descended from pre-war BMWs to be utilized with sidecars.
