One of the highlights of the 1951 International Bicycle and Motorcycle Show(IFMA) in Frankfurt was the R 68 that went into production in mid-1952. With its 594 cc engine delivering 35 hp at a comparatively high 7.000 rpm and with a top speed of 160 km/h, it entered motorcycle history as the “100-mile racer”. The BMW R 68 was a sporty motorbike with welded tubular frame and telescopic fork to the front but still had the direct rear wheel suspension at the back.

ENGINE

Two-cylinder boxer

DISPLACEMENT

590 cc

BORE X STROKE

72 x 73 mm

POWER OUTPUT

26 kW/35 hp at 7.000 rpm

TRANSMISSION

x-speed

DIMENSIONS

2.130 x 725 x 964 mm

UNLADEN WEIGHT

193 kg

MAX. SPEED

160 km/h