BMW R 68 (1952-54) technical specifications

BMW R 68 is produced in 1952-54. Engine is Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder., displacement 594 cc / 36.2 cu in , produces power 26.1 kW / 35 hp @ 7000 rpm. BMW R 68 wet weight is 190 kg / 422 lbs. BMW R 68 has 8 photos.

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Model:	R 68
Years:	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