The BMW R 75 and KS750
These were two of the most famous of the German motorcycles. The German motorcycles were divided in the many groups 350cc (light), up to 500c (Medium), and the up to500cc (Heavy). Many motorcycles were in units or put with reconnaissance. The crews usually were armed with a Mg 34. The motorcycles could be equipped with side car. The two manufactures of the two motorcycles were BMW and Zündapp. Zündapp made around 18,600 and BMW made around 16,500.
KS 750 Zündapp
Empty weight 882 lb
Engine 2cylinder air-
Max speed 50mph
Range around 300 miles on road, country 160 miles
Fording depth 15.7
R 75 BMW
Empty weight 926
Engine 2cylinder air-
Max speed 58 mph
Range around 215 miles on road of road 170 miles
Fording depth 13.8
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