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The R68 is a motorcycle manufactured by BMW from 1952 to 1954. Its 4-stroke twin-cylinder engine and 594 cm3 displacement enabled it to develop 35 horsepower.
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Key facts BMW R68 (1953) : What you need to know before you buy
Prices
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814€
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Performance
- Max speed : 160 km/h (99.40 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 4.60 liters/100km (0.51 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 370 km (230 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications BMW R68 1953
- Chassis
- Frame : two closed loops of parallel steel tubing
- Fuel capacity : 17 liters (4.49 US gallons)
- Length : 2,130 mm (83.86 in)
- Width : 725 mm (28.54 in)
- Min height : 985 mm (38.78 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,400 mm (55.12 in)
- Weight when fully loaded : 190 kg (419 lb)
- Front axle
- Telehydraulic fork Ø nc
- drum brakes Ø 200 mm (7.87 in)
- Transmission
- 4 stage gearbox
- Secondary cardan shaft
- Rear axle
- 2 lateral shock absorbers
- drum brakes Ø 200 mm (7.87 in)
- Motor
- two-cylinder flat , 4 strokes
- Carburettor Ø 26 mm
- Cooling system : by air
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 594 cc
- 35 ch (34.50 hp) to 7,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : approximately 5.08 kg/ch
- Compression : 8 : 1
- Practical information
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the R68 1953
- What is the power of the R68 1953?
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The R68 1953 develops a power of 35 ch (34.50 hp)
- What is the maximum speed of the R68 1953?
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The R68 1953 is capable of reaching a top speed of 160 km/h (99.40 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the R68 1953?
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The R68 1953 has a a weight when fully loaded of 190 kg (419 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the R68 1953?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 4.60 l/100km (0.51 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- What is the price of the R68 1953?
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The price of the R68 1953 is 814€ in France
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