The BMW R32 was the first motorcycle produced by BMW under the BMW name. An aircraft engine manufacturer during World War I, BMW was forced to diversify after the Treaty of Versailles banned the German air force and German aircraft manufacture.

The R 32 engine produced 8.5 hp and propelled to a top speed of 95 km/h – roads allowing. A real driver of innovation which was followed by the classic R 5, R 90 S and the R 80 G/S. Its inventiveness lives on in the emission free Scooter BMW CE 04 and the recently presented Parcourer BMW CE 02.

Oct 24, 2022 · General information, photos, engines and tech specs reference for BMW R 32 (1923-1926) Specs, Performance & Photos

Sep 23, 2018 · BMW R32s are the most highly sought-after collectibles because of their rarity and their legacy. Perfect examples such as this one–if you could find one–could fetch as high as $100,000.

Nov 18, 2023 · In November 1922, Popp ordered Friz to build BMW's first badged bike. Four weeks later, Friz had designed a full-scale version, the R32, complete with what would become BMW's signature flat...

Apr 2, 2020 · BMW engineer, Max Friz developed BMW’s first motorcycle under its name. The end result is the 1923 BMW R32 which rolled out 5 years before BMW even started manufacturing cars!

Apr 6, 2024 · BMW R32-The R32’s flat-twin, shaft-drive layout established a design format that continues today. The R32 68 x 68mm side-valve engine had a low 5:1 compression ratio and with a single 22 mm BMW Special carburettor produced a moderate 8.5 horsepower at 3200 rpm.

BMW • R 32 Price: on request First Registration: 1925 Mileage: 21.913 km KW (HP) ccm: 6,2 (8,5)494ccm General Information: The centrepiece of the R 32 is the M2B33 engine. The special feature was that the engine had a pressure lubrication system.

Apr 6, 2022 · As Design Director at BMW, he not only oversaw everything to do with the building of the company’s first motorcycle, the R32, he catapulted the industry into a sublime new era.

The R32 was launched at the 1923 Paris Show. The side-valve 494cc engine was turned through 90° so that its cylinder projected into the cooling air. A three-speed car-type gearbox and …