Description
Bayerische Motoren-Werke is known in English as the Bavarian Motor Works, or more simply as BMW.
The company created its first horizontally opposed twin-engine motorcycle in 1920 and has stuck with this style of engine layout ever since.
The opposite design offers riders buttery-smooth performance as the engine is naturally well balanced.
In 1955, BMW created its R50, R60 and R69 models.
The new models shared a similar engine and shaft drive as previous models, but for the first time were equipped with a modern swinging fork rear suspension.
But it abandoned the modern telescopic forks up front in favor of the swinging or “Earles Fork” system.
The bicycle parts are painted in BMW's signature black scheme, set off with white pinstriping.
The models had enough power to pull an optional BMW Spezial Steib sidecar.
BMW has always built expensive motorcycles, but you got what you paid for.
They have built an enviable reputation for their long-lasting reliability – even the quality of the black paint is renowned! BMW set the standard for its time and continues to build some of the most famous motorcycles in the world.
