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#Redirect [[BMW R68 SDT Special]]
 
{{Motorcycle
|name            = BMW R 68 SDT Special
|photo=bmw-r-68-sdt-special-1952-1955-0.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = BMW
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1952
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Classic
|engine          = air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder
|bore_stroke      = 71.1mm x 71.1mm
|compression      = 8.0:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 7000RPM
|torque          =
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed, manual <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate <br>
 
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: telescopic fork <br>
Rear: [[plunger]] shocks, sprung seat
|brakes          =Front: 200mm drum <br>Rear: 200mm drum
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.50 - 19}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.50 - 19}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        =
|length          =
|width            =
|height          =
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|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 191.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity    =
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}}
 
The '''[[BMW]] R 68 SDT Special''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] in 1952. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 7000 RPM. 
 
==Engine==
A 71.1mm [[bore]] x 71.1mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 594.0 cubic centimeters. 
 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate. 
 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.50 - 19 front [[tire]] and a 3.50 - 19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm drum in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a  telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a plunger shocks, sprung seat. 
 
==1952 - 1955 BMW R 68 SDT Special==
[[File:bmw-r-68-sdt-special-1952-1955-0.jpg|600px|1952 - 1955 BMW R 68 SDT Special]]
 
The 1952 BMW R 68 SDT Special is the sportier version from the House of Munich, and, unlike the base model, has a high-mounted, single exhaust system, with a larger torpedo muffler, as well as improved performance and a single, sprung seat. In all other departments, it has the same features as the base model.
 
Power-wise, it can reach a maximum output of 35 horsepower at 7000 rpm from its air-cooled, four-stroke, 594cc, boxer twin cylinder engine mated to a four-speed manual transmission.
 
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]

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