1955 BMW R68
| Engine Engine type Bore x Stroke Displacement Valves Compression ratio Max Power Max Torque Fuel system Transmission Final drive Clutch Ignition type Starting system Lubrication Exhaust Spark plug Generator Gear ratios | Air-cooled, Four-stroke two cylinder flat twin 72.0 x 73.0 mm (2.83 x 2.87 inches) 594 cc 2 valves per cylinder; OHV 8.0:1 35 hp @ 7000 rpm 2 x carburettor, Type Bing 1/26/9 - 1/26/10 4-speed; Foot shifting (auxiliary manual lever on the gear block) Cardan Dry single plate Magneto ignition Kick starter Forced feed lubrication Bosch W 240 T1 Noris 6 V L 45/60 L |
| Dimensions Frame type Castor Overall length Overall width Overall height Wheelbase Seat height Ground clearance Dry weight Fuel capacity Colors Suspension (front) Suspension (rear) Tyre (front) Tyre (rear) Brake (front) Brake (rear) | Double loop steel tubular frame 2130 mm (83.85 inches) 725 mm (31.10 inches) 985 mm (38.77 inches) 1400 mm (55.11 inches) 807 mm (31.80 inches) 140 mm (5.51 inches) 190 kg 17 litres Telescopic fork Telescopic suspension 3.5 x R19 3.5 x R19 (with sidecar, rear 4 x 18) Drum brake 200 mm/7.87 in diameter duplex, from 1954 full hub Drum brake 200 mm/7.87 in diameter duplex, from 1954 full hub |
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