The BMW R68 motorcycle specifications include a 594 cc (36.25 cu in) engine, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 202 kg (445.3 lb).
Key specifications
The 1952 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW R68 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 35% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 17th percentile across BMW models.
About 11% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 29th percentile across BMW models.
About 12% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 40th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
594 cc — larger displacement than about 17% of BMW models.
202 kg — heavier than about 29% of BMW models, or lighter than about 71%.
17 L — larger than about 40% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,130
2,193
Close to average.
725
877
17% below average.
985
1,199
18% below average.
1,400
1,497
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Rear tire size | 3.5-19 |
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| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 370 km |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.99:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 594 cc (36.25 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 72.0 x 73 mm (2.8 x 2.9 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.1:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Bing 26mm |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Forced feed |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Single plate-saucer spring-dry |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel-doble cradle |
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| Front suspension | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock-Plunger |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex full hub |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex full hub |
| Rear tire | 3.5-19 |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 202 kg (445.3 lb) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,130 mm (83.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 725 mm (28.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 985 mm (38.8 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 355 |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 17.00 L (4.49 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 4.60 L/100 km (21.7 km/l or 51.13 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 106.7 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 160.0 km/h (99.4 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Seat | Dual seat |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.