BMW R 68 1952 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1952 BMW R 68

BMW R 68 1952 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 68
Year1952
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SpecificationValue
Year1952
Bore x Stroke72 x 73 mm
Capacity594 cc / 36.2 cu in
ClutchSingle plate, dry
Compression Ratio8.0:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
FrameDouble loop steel tubular frame
Front Brakes∅200mm Drum duplex full hub
Front SuspensionTelescopic front fork with hydraulic damping; plunger type
Front Tyre3.50 - 19"
Fuel Capacity17 liters / 4.4 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 4.00 2nd 2.28 3rd 1.7 4th 1.3
IgnitionMagneto ignition
Induction2 x Bing 1/26/9 - 1/26/10 carburetors
Max Power26.1 kW / 35 hp @ 7000 rpm
Rear Brakes∅200mm Drum simplex full hub
Rear SuspensionSpring with coil compression springs and rubber deflection stops
Rear Tyre3.50 - 19"
StartingKick
Transmission / Drive4 Speed / Shaft
Wet-Weight190 kg / 422 lbs