BMW R 68 SDT Special
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| 'BMW R 68 SDT Special' | |
| Manufacturer | [[BMW]] |
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| Production | 1952 |
| Class | [[:Category:Classic motorcycles|Classic]] [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 71.1mm x 71.1mm |
| Compression ratio | 8.0:1 |
| Horsepower | 35.0 HP (26.1 KW) @ 7000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: plunger shocks, sprung seat |
| Brakes | Front: 200mm drum Rear: 200mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3.50 - 19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 - 19 |
| Weight | 191.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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
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.