Just the internal code K21 !? ...
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... or in memory of Walter Zeller Vice Champion and BMW company race driver?
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no one knows
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... or in memory of Walter Zeller Vice Champion and BMW company race driver?
no one knows
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There is a thread in the forum which discussed the option 719 paint scheme on the R nine T Roadster that displayed the number "21", and there was various theories about historical numbers for racers that raced for BMW, etc. One theory was that the model number "K21" was the reason.
I believe this is the case because the Scrambler model is "K23", so this looks like it is holding true.
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I believe this is the case because the Scrambler model is "K23", so this looks like it is holding true.
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Neil Allen, BMW Motorrad UK PR & Communications Manager.
“The number 21 is a reference to the internal model code that BMW had for the R nineT when building it,” he explained. Glancing through the manufacturer’s website, I then noted the number 719 on the side of a rather splendid red and blue coloured R nineT. This relates to the ‘Option 719’ customisation/accessories arm of BMW Motorrad, where it is possible to spec up the heritage range with some lovely paint jobs, billet packs, etc. And lovely paint jobs they are, too.
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