1952 BMW R68

BMW R68 1952


1952 BMW R68 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating

General information
Motorcycle name BMW R68
Year 1952
Category Sport
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Engine and transmission
Displacement 594.0 ccm (36.25 cubic inches)
Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Power 35.9 HP (26.2 kW)) @ 7000 RPM
Top speed 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph)
Compression 7.1:1
Bore x stroke 72.0 x 73.0 mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches)
Fuel system Carburettor. Bing 26mm
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Magneto
Lubrication system Forced feed
Cooling system Air
Gearbox 4-speed
Transmission type Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Single plate-saucer spring-dry
Fuel consumption 4.60 litres/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 106.7 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Frame type Steel-doble cradle
Front suspension Cartridge
Rear suspension Twin shock-Plunger
Rear tire 3.5-19
Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub
Diameter 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Rear brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub
Diameter 200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheels Spoked
Seat Dual seat
Physical measures and capacities
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc 202.0 kg (445.3 pounds)
Overall height 985 mm (38.8 inches)
Overall length 2130 mm (83.9 inches)
Overall width 725 mm (28.5 inches)
Wheelbase 1400 mm (55.1 inches)
Fuel capacity 17.00 litres (4.49 US gallons)
Other specifications
Starter Kick
Carrying capacity 355
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