BMW R 68 (1952-54)
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| Make: | BMW |
| 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 |