In 1973, BMW launched the BMW R 75/6 as the replacement for the successful BMW R 75/5. In contrast to the R 60/6, the R 75/6 featured a large number of innovations and was assessed as a modern 750 cc motorcycle with disc brakes in the front wheel and the new five-speed gearbox. However, the righting moment of the shaft drive combined with the long spring travel of the front and rear suspension created a design that individual riders had to become accustomed to in order to be able to take curves smoothly at speed when cornering on winding roads. BMW fans took a relaxed approach to this foible since they were truly enamoured with the good qualities of their beloved BMW.