The splendor of the prototype BMW R7, single copy made in 1934 by architect Alfred Böning is so simple and pure breath-taking. His vision differed markedly from the usual stylistic ideas in vogue in the '30s in terms of motorcycles. But the real beauty of 'R7 lies not only in the hulls or in the chassis: the there is more "depth", in that engine Boxer 800C invented by Leonhard Ischinger nni that was ahead of its time.
The then revolutionary engine was in fact composed of a single-cylinder forged with a hemispherical combustion chamber, eliminating the need for a head gasket. L 'R7, however, was deemed too expensive as well as original to produce than the rigid economic and political climate of the mid-thirty years. The prototype was so quietly dismantled and forgotten, at least until 2005, when it was noticed and brought to light. Unfortunately, in poor condition !
Fortunately, the designs of the original project have been recovered by drawing the Archives of Monaco Classic BMW has thus able to undertake a complete restoration . A team of specialists has rebuilt chassis, body and motor drive, unique. At the end of 2008, the bike seemed just out of the assembly line Bavarian factory. So much so that his first time in more than 70 years on the road, this beautiful young lady behaved impeccably!
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