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{{Infobox vehicle
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[[Image:BMW R75 01.JPG|right|300px|BMW R75 Motorcycle]]
  
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|title = [[File:Motorcyclenoveterancy.png]]<br>BMW R75 Motorcycle
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"Motorcycle reporting!"
  
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|image = [[File:Axis motorcycle.png|300px]]
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|caption = Let's find some Amerikaners!
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|army = [[Wehrmacht]]
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|role = Light reconnaissance vehicle
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|unit_cost = {{Manpower|180}}<br>{{PopCap|2}}
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|upkeep = {{Manpower|-2.688}}
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|prereq = None
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|production_struc = [[Wehrmacht Quarters]]
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|primary_weapon = 1x MG42 light machine gun
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|secondary_weapon =
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|garrison =
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|health = {{Health|125}}
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|armor = None
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|speed = 7.2 m/s
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|num_products =
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}}
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{{cite|Motorbike, recon.}}
   
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The '''BMW R75 Motorcycle''' or '''BMW Assault Bike''' is a light vehicle featured in [[Company of Heroes]].
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The '''BMW R75 Motorcycle''' or '''BMW Assault Bike''' is an [[Axis]] light [[vehicle]] featured in [[Company of Heroes]]. It is used for scouting and surprise flank attacks.
   
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== Game Info ==
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== Overview ==
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The BMW R75 Motorcycle is a BMW with an MG42 machine gun fixed to the sidecar. This vehicle is fielded extensively by the [[Wehrmacht]] because of its low cost and high speed. It is an effective vehicle at the early stage of the battle. It has good speed and mobility even in rough terrain. Its nimble size also allows it to move into tight spaces such as between buildings. Armed with an MG42 light machine gun, it is used as a raiding unit in the early stage of the battle. Its good speed also allows it to hunt down elusive [[Sniper (American)|snipers]] and flank [[Mortar Team|Mortar crews]]. Its low cost also allows it to be deployed large in numbers. Motorcycle's can also be used in regular combat for infantry support, they are valuable in infantry wars since enemy units without an assigned target will automatically fire on the mbike so instead of reinforcing lost soldeirs that costs a lot of Manpower, the mbike can simply be repaired back to full health. Use the mbike to save flanked mg42's from riflemen, kill snipers, support volksgrenadiers in combat or hunt down enemy engineers capturing strategic points. Large numbers of BMWs can be an effective raider group that can take on most [[Infantry]] unit at Tier 1. Wehrmacht players may use such groups to raid strategic points and take on incoming enemy infantry units. Throughout the game it can also serve as a light reconnaissance unit for identifying enemy strategic location and spotter for artillery unit.
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The BMW R75 Motorcycle is a BMW with an MG42 machine gun fixed to the sidecar. This vehicle is fielded extensively by the [[Wehrmacht]] because of its low cost and high speed. It is an effective vehicle at the early stage of the battle. It has good speed and mobility even in rough terrain. Its nimble size also allows it to move into tight spaces such as between buildings. Armed with an MG42 light machine gun, it is used as a raiding unit in the early stage of the battle.The motorcycle is a very useful addition to Axis arsenal.
   
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== Weakness ==
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== Strengths ==
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The Motorcycle's main combat role is hunting down [[Sniper (American)|snipers]] because they detect hidden units in a large radius, are fast and the MG42 on the Motorcycle does extra damage to them. Because of their speed and mobility, they are also good for flanking [[M2 60mm Mortar Team|60mm mortar teams]]. Though they can never fully replace infantry(at the very least because they can't capture strategic points), the motorcycles can also be used in regular combat. The enemy infantry will always prioritize the Motorcycle over other targets and it can be used to push enemy out of cover.
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It is one of the poorest vehicles in terms of armour protection. Even small arms fire can badly damage it. Conventional light AT weapons such as Anti-Tank Recoilless Rifles, Bazookas, and PIATs can destroy it quickly with minimum casualty. A [[Heavy Machine Gun Team|Browning 30. cal MG team]] can wipe out a [[BMW R75 Motorcycle]] in seconds if the motorbike doesn't flank it quickly. The motorbike is extremely vulnerable to anti-tank and tank fire. Most of these motorcycles will be replaced by better armed and armored vehicle such as [[SdKfz 251 Half-track]] and [[SdKfz 234 Armoured Car]] during Tier 2 and 3. They are rarely seen and deployed during Tier 4.
  
   
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Use it to save flanked MG42s from riflemen, kill snipers, support volksgrenadiers in combat or hunt down enemy engineers capturing strategic points. Wehrmacht players may use such groups to raid strategic points and take on incoming enemy infantry units. Throughout the game it can also serve as a light reconnaissance unit for identifying enemy strategic location and a spotter for artillery unit.
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[[File:BMW_R75_02.JPG|thumb|left|300px|BMW R75 Motorcycle in combat action.]]
  
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[[Category:Company of Heroes]]
  
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== Veterancy ==
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[[Category:Axis]]
  
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The'''BMW R75 Motorcycle''' is a light vehicle and receives veterancy through researching vehicle veterancy upgrades available at the [[Kampfkraft Center]]. Each vehicle which is already on the battlefield or will be built, receives proper upgrades. These bonuses are cumulative to each other:
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{| border=0
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| style="vertical-align: top; width: 60px; text-align: center;"|
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[[File:Motorcycleveterancy0.png|left]]
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| style="vertical-align: top;"|'''No Veterancy:'''
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*Unit is at normal combat efficiency.
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| style="vertical-align: top; width: 60px; text-align: center;"|
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[[File:Motorcycleveterancy1.png|left]]
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| style="vertical-align: top;"|'''Level 1 Veterancy:'''
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*Damage received decreased by 15%.
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| style="vertical-align: top; width: 60px; text-align: center;"|
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[[File:Motorcycleveterancy2.png|left]]
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| style="vertical-align: top;"|'''Level 2 Veterancy:'''
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*Maximum health increased by 15%.
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| style="vertical-align: top; width: 60px; text-align: center;"|
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[[File:Motorcyclevetrancy3.png|left]]
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| style="vertical-align: top;"|'''Level 3 Veterancy:'''
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*Received penetration decreased by 25%.
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|}
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== Weaknesses ==
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It is one of the poorest vehicles in terms of armour protection. Even small arms fire can badly damage it. Conventional light AT weapons such as Anti-Tank Recoilless Rifles, Bazookas, and PIATs can destroy it quickly with minimal casualties. A [[M1917 Browning Heavy Machine Gun Team|Browning 30. cal MG team]] can wipe out a BMW R75 Motorcycle in seconds if the motorbike doesn't flank it quickly. The motorbike is extremely vulnerable to anti-tank and tank fire. Most of these motorcycles will be replaced by better armed and armored vehicle such as [[SdKfz 251 Half-track]] and [[SdKfz 234 Armoured Car]] during Tier 2 and 3. They are rarely seen and deployed during Tier 4.
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== Quotes ==
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{{cite|Their armor is like toys!}}
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{{cite|Faster! Don't let them make a target!}}
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{{cite|We are in battle!}}
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{{cite|We gotta move!}}
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{{cite|We must move!}}
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{{cite|Can't you drive any faster, Klaus?}}
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery position="center">
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Relic00713c.jpg|A motorcycle armed with MG.
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</gallery>
 
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[[Category:Wehrmacht Units]]

Revision as of 19:59, 4 March 2020

Motorcyclenoveterancy
BMW R75 Motorcycle
Axis motorcycle
Let's find some Amerikaners!
Army Wehrmacht
Role Light reconnaissance vehicle
Unit Cost 180Icon Manpower Small 180
2Icon PopCap Small 2
Upkeep per Minute -2.688Icon Manpower Small −2.688
Prereq. None
Produced By Wehrmacht Quarters
Primary armament 1x MG42 light machine gun
Health 125Icon Health Small 125
Armor None
Max. Speed 7.2 m/s
“Motorbike, recon.”

The BMW R75 Motorcycle or BMW Assault Bike is an Axis light vehicle featured in Company of Heroes. It is used for scouting and surprise flank attacks.

Overview

The BMW R75 Motorcycle is a BMW with an MG42 machine gun fixed to the sidecar. This vehicle is fielded extensively by the Wehrmacht because of its low cost and high speed. It is an effective vehicle at the early stage of the battle. It has good speed and mobility even in rough terrain. Its nimble size also allows it to move into tight spaces such as between buildings. Armed with an MG42 light machine gun, it is used as a raiding unit in the early stage of the battle.The motorcycle is a very useful addition to Axis arsenal.

Strengths

The Motorcycle's main combat role is hunting down snipers because they detect hidden units in a large radius, are fast and the MG42 on the Motorcycle does extra damage to them. Because of their speed and mobility, they are also good for flanking 60mm mortar teams. Though they can never fully replace infantry(at the very least because they can't capture strategic points), the motorcycles can also be used in regular combat. The enemy infantry will always prioritize the Motorcycle over other targets and it can be used to push enemy out of cover.

Use it to save flanked MG42s from riflemen, kill snipers, support volksgrenadiers in combat or hunt down enemy engineers capturing strategic points. Wehrmacht players may use such groups to raid strategic points and take on incoming enemy infantry units. Throughout the game it can also serve as a light reconnaissance unit for identifying enemy strategic location and a spotter for artillery unit.

Veterancy

TheBMW R75 Motorcycle is a light vehicle and receives veterancy through researching vehicle veterancy upgrades available at the Kampfkraft Center. Each vehicle which is already on the battlefield or will be built, receives proper upgrades. These bonuses are cumulative to each other:

Motorcycleveterancy0
 No Veterancy:
  • Unit is at normal combat efficiency.
Motorcycleveterancy1
 Level 1 Veterancy:
  • Damage received decreased by 15%.
Motorcycleveterancy2
 Level 2 Veterancy:
  • Maximum health increased by 15%.
Motorcyclevetrancy3
 Level 3 Veterancy:
  • Received penetration decreased by 25%.

Weaknesses

It is one of the poorest vehicles in terms of armour protection. Even small arms fire can badly damage it. Conventional light AT weapons such as Anti-Tank Recoilless Rifles, Bazookas, and PIATs can destroy it quickly with minimal casualties. A Browning 30. cal MG team can wipe out a BMW R75 Motorcycle in seconds if the motorbike doesn't flank it quickly. The motorbike is extremely vulnerable to anti-tank and tank fire. Most of these motorcycles will be replaced by better armed and armored vehicle such as SdKfz 251 Half-track and SdKfz 234 Armoured Car during Tier 2 and 3. They are rarely seen and deployed during Tier 4.

Quotes

“Their armor is like toys!”
“Faster! Don't let them make a target!”
“We are in battle!”
“We gotta move!”
“We must move!”
“Can't you drive any faster, Klaus?”

Gallery

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