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BMW R/90-S Flat Twin Engine Model Kit with Collector's Manual

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Features

  • Includes museum issued collector's manual. Official BMW licensed product.
  • 200 part kit. No glue or special tools necessary; build it yourself in about 3 hours
  • Working five-speed gearbox; flip through the legendary BMW gearbox and witness the engineering
  • Original engine sound; recorded from an actual r90 airhead flat six. Once built, press the button and experience the engine's sights and sounds

Description

BMW R 90 S Flat-twin engine! Build your own classic, working BMW flat-twin model from 1973 200-part-kit 1:2 scale transparent working model Working five-speed gearbox Original engine sound Collector's manual The R 90 S was one of the motorcycle icons of the 1970s par excellence, and considered by many to be one of the greatest motorcycles ever made. When it came on the market in 1973 it was one of the fastest series production motorcycles of its time and the top-of-the-range model of the “/6” type series made by the Bavarian motorcycle manufacturer. With this package you can enjoy a transparent functional model of the two-cylinder flat engine of the legendary BMW R 90 S which fascinates its numerous fans worldwide to this day. A special highlight of the model kit is its true-to-life five-speed gearbox. Fun technology for you and your whole family! The construction kit Assemble a detailed transparent engine model of the R 90 S in around three hours – including a five-speed gearbox. All parts of the model kit move exactly like the original does. The components are easy to stick and screw together – without any adhesive. The manual: knowledge, fun and assembly instructions The high-quality manual offers lots of both fun and knowledge. Learn about the history of Beemer motorcycles and understand the successful concept of the flat-twin engine. Numerous illustrations provide a deep insight into the fascinating world of the “superbike” R 90 S. With the help of the detailed step-by-step construction manual you can build your own flat-twin engine, either for your workshop or your living room. Show the world that there is an engineer inside you waiting to come out! Additionally required: 3 x 1.5 V batteries (AA) This is not a toy! Not suitable for children under 14 years.

Brand: Franzis


Age Range (Description): Teen, Adult


Color: Cream


Theme: motorbike, collectors, Motor, Model making, Miniature model


Cartoon Character: BMW R 90 S


Brand: Franzis


Age Range (Description): Teen, Adult


Color: Cream


Theme: motorbike, collectors, Motor, Model making, Miniature model


Cartoon Character: BMW R 90 S


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 14.06 x 6.26 x 18.43 inches


Material: Metal


Seasons: All Seasons


Included Components: All components included


Item Weight: 3.4 Kilograms


Size: Mittel


Number of Pieces: 200


Style: Single


Model Name: 67009-0


Scale: 12


Special Feature: Detailed transparent engine model, Large format companion book, Original engine sound


Product Dimensions: 14.06 x 6.26 x 18.43 inches


Item Weight: 7.48 pounds


Item model number: 67009


Manufacturer recommended age: 12 years and up


Batteries: 3 AA batteries required.


Release date: June 30, 2019


Language: German


Manufacturer: Franzis


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Amazing detail and quality
The quality and precision of the molded pieces was a pleasant surprise. I didn’t have any issues with assembly, the pieces fit together perfectly. The quality of the instructions reminded me of the factory manuals I use to maintain my own BMW R90S. The whole assembly will take about 3 to 4 hours at a comfortable pace and few breaks. The book included was filled with interesting facts about the history of the boxer engine and the R90S. Being an owner of an R90S I was particularly drawn to this model because of the advertised accuracy. The engine housing and gearbox are see through and you can see the relationship between all the internal components. The ‘spark plugs’ light up or fire in the correct timing. There is even an alignment tool that ensures that the timing belt is installed with the pistons and flywheel in the correct positions so that the spark plug fires when the piston is in the right position. To top it all off, the gearbox actually shifts between gears including neutral! I would recommend this to anyone regardless of your skill level. The most difficult aspect of this project is removing the waste plastic where it’s attached to the mold remnants. I’d advise a pair of electrical wire snips that cuts all the way to the tip to cut parts free then trim them with a razor utility knife. The plastic is too thick to cut safely with just a utility knife. Be careful not to get fingerprints on the inside of the clear plastic. These can’t be removed once assembled. I can go on and on praising this product, in summary this is an extremely well designed, precision, functioning model that does an excellent job exhibiting the internal relationship between the moving components of a boxer engine and transmission. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2022 by Jim Blake

  • Really nice model.
The best engine model I have ever purchased. All parts are a perfect fit and realism is super great. Top notch assembly book is 1/2 inches thick and also contains the BMW history. Very well done.
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2024 by Roger Jones

  • High quality. Very fun to build.
This is a very high quality model. Everything fit just right. No glue needed. Complete engine is put together with screws. Directions are very clear and easy to follow. I am very happy with this product.
Reviewed in the United States on September 27, 2023 by Randy G.

  • Fantastic Model!
Met or exceeded my expectations for quality, ease, and beauty. Quality - Mostly great. No missing parts. Only three small fit issues. (1) one gear needed to have its center hole bored out. Not a big deal, took two minutes with a hand drill. (2) one mounting tab for one valve rocker was bent too tight, keeping the valve from closing. I put that head on the non-display side of the engine. (3) The gearbox shifting action is iffy. Lots of thin plastic parts with loose fit. Be deliberate but careful and it mostly works. Ease - Instructions were clear and detailed. Great diagrams, good pointers for routing, alignment, and sprue trimming. Beauty - All parts have fantastic surface quality. The chrome exhaust really shines, all the translucent panels are clear to see through and don't distort things. Final note - It doesn't have a clutch. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2022 by Dave

  • Good instructional model
Overall very good - only small modifications were to fill the core prints in the crank with epoxy to make the crank wheels look solid - made thin aluminum sleeves to cover the core prints on the crank main bearings - had to slightly bend the ends of a couple springs to get them to seat accurately in the transmission assembly. Everything works properly. End use for this model will be for basic engine structure and operation in a beginners shop class for high school students run by a car museum. I chose this model over several others because the included transmission actually works as in the real BMW engine assembly. I'm not sure what "sheerness" means in the star ratings, if it means transparency of seeing the working parts, then 5 stars. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2020 by 2oldwheels

  • Excellent customer service
I bought this model last Christmas as a joint project to build with my grandson. Well we just got around to start building it the end of April, and as we went thru all the parts I noticed 3 tiny little transmission springs were missing. Being I bought it over 6 months ago I thought I was out of luck. By chance I sent an email to the parent company in Germany on a Sunday and got an instant email back and 4 days later the parts were in my mailbox! That's great customer service! The model is very well made as well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2023 by Russ Jensen

  • Missing parts
I'm bummed. Quality kit. Instructions shows a plastic bag with 3 wire springs for the transmission build. Only got two. Book shows not contact info. Struck out on Google. Apparently Amazon Customer service support doesn't support this product. Maybe I'm doing something wrong in my research. Either way, I'm missing a spring and I'm dead in the water. UPDATE...got email address from the Q&A section. Spring is on it's way. YA HOO. UPDATE 2...got the spring and extras. Found out I was missing 3 other prices ( MY FAULT). Got them sent to me. All completed and working. Great. Only issue was short wire which I had to extend. I'm sure you've all read about this already. Big THANKS to Kory for getting me the extra parts. Fun well made kit. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2021 by Vaughn Bouchard

  • Very well made, great precision. Everything fits. I put mine together in three evenings.
I've had BMW bikes with boxer motors since 1975, including the R90, and am very familiar with the engines and transmissions. This model is very realistic, inside and out, and is actually is as good as it looks online; it did not disappoint. Very well made, great precision. Everything fits. The transmission even shifts through all five gears. I put mine together in three evenings. It even comes with a very nice coffee table book about the history of the BMW bikes, and the assembly instructions are also in this book. The only tool you need to provide is a pair of nippers (I used a sharp pair of flush diagonal cutters, which worked well). The kit includes a small Philips screw driver, which did the job nicely. Everything is held together with small screws of one size. No glue required. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2021 by Eb Crook

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