1973 R75/5 SWB Toaster

1973 BMW R75/5 SWB Toaster — High Mileage • Wild Paint • Great Runner

This is a high‑mileage, well‑used R75/5 Toaster with tons of personality. It’s the short‑wheelbase model, and it wears a paint job you won’t forget. I let my brother go wild on the tank and panels — and honestly, it’s become one of those bikes everyone comments on. People love it. It’s not perfect, it has dents, and it’s definitely not a museum piece… but it’s a good, honest runner with that unmistakable /5 charm.

The R75/5 was BMW’s flagship in the early ’70s — a 745cc boxer twin with smooth power delivery, electric start, and classic toaster‑tank styling. This one has lived a real life and still fires right up and rides strong.

Condition & Character

🔹High mileage, well‑used, and full of stories.

🔹Custom “brother‑gone-wild” paint job — always gets compliments

🔹Yes, it has dents

🔹No, it’s not perfect

🔹Yes, it runs well

This is the kind of bike you ride, enjoy, and talk about. It’s not trying to be pristine — it’s trying to be fun.

$3,987

Recent service:
Rebuilt carburetors
Engine oil changed
Gearbox oil changed
Shaft oil changed
Final drive oil changed
Valves adjusted
Rebuilt forks

New parts:
New spark plugs

The bike has a Dyna III electronic ignition.

This bike can be titled SP in Oregon.