BMW R 68

BMW R 68 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

BMW R 68 For Sale Specifications, Price and Images

Make Model:
BMW R 68

Year:
1952 – 54

Engine:
Four stroke,
two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity:
594 cc / 36.2 cu in

Bore x Stroke:
72 x 73 mm

Compression Ratio:

8.0:1

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Induction:
2 x
Bing 1/26/9 – 1/26/10 carburetors

Ignition:

Magneto ignition

Starting:

Kick

Clutch:
Single plate, dry

Max Power :
26.1 kW / 35 hp @ 7000 rpm

Transmission /
Drive:
4 Speed / Shaft

Gear Ratio:
1st 4.00 2nd 2.28 3rd 1.7 4th 1.3

Frame:
Double loop steel tubular frame

Front Suspension:

Telescopic front fork with hydraulic damping;
plunger type

Rear Suspension:
Spring with coil compression
springs and rubber deflection stops

Front Brakes:
∅200mm Drum duplex full hub

Rear Brakes:
∅200mm Drum simplex full hub

Front Tyre:
3.50 – 19″

Rear Tyre:

3.50 – 19″

Wet-Weight:
190 kg / 422 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
17 liters
/ 4.4 US gal