The Devitt MCN Festival of Motorcycling Sale 14th May 2022

www.silverstoneauctions.com 67 + buyers premium of 12.5% plus VAT (15% incl VAT) Motorcycle Sale Saturday 14th May 2022 | 12 noon 1969 BMW R50US 494cc More Details Lot 362 Bid On Lot 362 Registration: KJC 217G Frame Number: 646628 Engine Number: 646628 Estimate: £11,000 - £13,000 LOT 362 • With sales declining in Europe, BMW shifted its focus to the booming US market, and for the 1968 and 1969 model years it offered the US its own designated R50US, R60US and R69US models • In production for less than three years, a total of 401 R50US bikes found homes in the States • They were fitted with US telescopic front forks, high handlebars, large sport tank and a rear luggage rack • This 1969 example is a matching numbers bike recently imported from the USA • It’s been fitted with a Denfeld solo saddle (factory option), Magura bars and a twin leading shoe front brake • In fine condition all round and supplied with its tool kit, keys and a UK V5C One of only 70 dating from 1969, this immaculate US-only model would be welcome in any collection of rare BMWs.