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Classic CJ750 Motorcycles For Sale in South Africa

 

Now Available! Due to its cult following abroad and an overwhelming demand for the Chang Jiang CJ750 in South Africa.

Cape Sidecar Sales specialise in all aspects of these charismatic, ex-military motorcycles. Each one is a hand-crafted, re-built and fully restored version of a classic 1960-1975 Chinese army unit. Click here to see examples from the CJ750 Showroom...or find out more about sidecar tours and rentals here.

All bikes are ex PLA, short for Peoples Liberation Army, and are still being manufactured in China! The CJ750 began production in 1955 and was chosen by the army for its ability to handle rough terrain, long distance touring capabilities and ease of operation. However, the robust and utilitarian design is what made it a champion amongst military motorcycles.

Military models only? Far from it! Customising a CJ750 according to your unique concept is all part of the fun. See an example of custom paintwork here. We also have three set models, as per the classifications listed below...

 

Various Accessories utilised by the Sidecar Fan...click here

Sidecar Jackets Sidecar Helmets Panchos Sidecar Goggles Goggles

Standard, Luxury and Military Models...

  • Standard - Black with chrome finish - leather saddle bags - toolkit - rain cover - tonneau cover.
  • Luxury - fully chromed and in a variety of colours - customised colours can be ordered - Pinstripes are standard - carpeted interior.
  • Military - Based on the 1938 BMW R71 - Afrika Korp Desert Brown & Panzer Grey - 3 ammo Boxes - available in LHD & RHD.

Optional extras: Conversion to a OHV 32hp engine; Carb / Piston performance upgrade and much more...Any questions? Send us an email here or contact us via the details supplied at the base of this page...

 

ALL SIDECARS ARE SOLD WITH A FULL 12 MONTH WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS, PLUS! RWC & LICENCE INCLUDED...

 

Realistic Models of the Classics... click here!

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Steve McQueen in The Great Escape!

The CJ750 Legend...

Dubbed the "Chang Jiang" after the name for the Yangtze River, they are thought to have their origins near a brick factory in Nanchang.

Reportedly, the CJ750 featured in a famous stunt scene in the classic film The Great Escape - starring Steve McQueen. The scene where Mcqueen attempts a jump over a barbed wire fence was an iconic moment for CJ750 fans, not because he was riding one, but because the Nazi soldiers chasing him were riding the real deal.

The famous Shanghai Red Devils Motorcycle Club, the first motorcycle club in Shanghai, are also ardent advocates of the CJ750.

 

A Reverse Engineered Version of the BMW R71...

The Chang Jiang CJ750's design is based on the BMW R71 from 1938. The Russians reverse engineered BMW R71's using tooling and the designs captured during WW2 creating the M72 version. It was almost identical to the original BMW R71 in every aspect.

The BMW R71 / M72 sidecar was then duplicated by the Chinese Nanchang Aircraft Factory and renamed as the Chang Jiang CJ750, becoming the standard military motorcycle for the Peoples Liberation Army.

Military Quality...

Cape Sidecar Sales only provide genuine Peoples Liberation Army rebuilds. Our carefully selected range, manufactured during the mid 50's, 60's and early 70's, complies with the rigid military specifications demanded by troops in the field. We therefore provide a full 12 month warranty on all parts...

PLA Chang Jiang VJ750
Custom Spraypainted CJ750

Customise the CJ750...

The CJ750 is an open canvas and perfectly suited for creative paintwork and concept driven modifications. Cape Sidecar Sales will gladly assist should you have a vision you'd like to realise...


Contact Cape Sidecar Sales:

Tim Clarke Tel: + 27 21 434-9855 Fax: + 27 21 434-9860

Alternatively, visit our Showroom at... No.2 Glengariff Road, Three Anchor Bay, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8005

South Africa.

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