1975 BMW R90S Custom Scrambler by Down and Out Motorcycles

Winning bid
£7,000

Highlights

  • Custom Scrambler conversion by Down and Out Motorcycles
  • Estimated cost to recreate approximately £18,000
  • Imported from Australia and now registered on UK plates
  • Based on the legendary R90S - "the motorcycle that saved BMW"
  • Beautifully presented and superb attention to detail

The Appeal

Hailed as "the motorcycle that saved BMW", bikers owe a lot to the R90S. By the early '70s, BMW had a reputation for making reliable but boring, "old-man" touring bikes, but the R90S changed that perception. BMW hired a designer named Hans Muth to create a flagship bike for their new "/6" series. He designed a gorgeous machine and, in doing so, practically invented the modern concept of the "sport-touring" motorcycle.

This 1975 example has been given a distinctive second chapter, having been sent to Down and Out Motorcycles, a well-regarded custom specialist, who transformed it from a Café Racer into a purposeful Scrambler. With Down and Out now working exclusively on modern Triumphs, this conversion is effectively unrepeatable.

Down & Out Motorcycles is a Rotherham-based custom motorcycle workshop founded in September 2015 by Shaun Walker and others, quickly becoming one of the best-known names in the modified bike scene. The company built its reputation on BMW R80 and R100 conversions featuring a signature look:  fat, aggressive front tyres inspired by chopper builds, before shifting focus to Triumphs, which now make up the bulk of its builds and parts sales. Known for doing everything in-house, including welding, fabrication, and wiring, the team has completed around 130 bikes to date and typically has up to 20 projects underway at once. High-profile collaborations include commissions from Yamaha, Triumph, and BMW, and the brand has built a strong following (roughly 80,000 Instagram followers) through a fast, consistent output of headline-grabbing custom builds.

For those seeking a classic BMW boxer with genuine individuality and real custom provenance, this Scrambler-converted R90S is sure to fit the bill.
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Key Information

  • Mileage: 851 miles shown on the replacement odometer; the estimated actual mileage is approximately 20,000 miles
  • Country of registration: United Kingdom (imported from Australia)
  • Technical inspection status: MOT/road tax exempt
  • Technical specs: 898cc boxer twin, five-speed manual
  • Paperwork: import/registration documents, UK V5C, several invoices for specialist work
  • Notice to bidders: V5C erroneously records year of first registration as 2016, while correctly noting 'Historic' taxation class; this is understood to be a DVLA error

The Detail

  • Originally a Café Racer, converted into a Scrambler by Down and Out Motorcycles
  • High-quality, meticulous build with superb attention to detail
  • Evidently very well-kept since completion, preserving the bike's condition
  • Off-road-type tyres complete the "urban scrambler" aesthetic
  • Starter motor has been replaced
  • Digital electronic ignition has been fitted
  • The vendor describes the bike as being in very good condition overall
  • Chipped paint noted on the stand; otherwise exceedingly smart
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Winning bid
£7,000
Sold

Auction Details

  • Year1975
  • MakeBMW
  • ModelR90S
  • ColourSilver
  • Odometer851 Miles
  • Engine size898cc
  • TransmissionManual, 5 speed
  • Fuel typePetrol
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • TownLewes
  • CountyEast Sussex
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • Auction ends

Bidding history

11 Bids from 8 bidders

coolhan••••
Bid
£7,000
29/10/26
gregrac••••
Bid
£4,500
01/09/26
leon_be••••
Bid
£4,200
01/09/26
Milsy36••••
Bid
£4,100
01/09/26
leon_be••••
Bid
£4,000
01/09/26
luis.sc••••
Bid
£3,700
01/09/26
Milsy36••••
Bid
£3,600
31/08/26
Redacted
Bid
£3,500
30/08/26
darren.••••
Bid
£2,500
29/08/26
phil-bo••••
Bid
£2,250
27/08/26
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