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Post by Bear 14th August 2008, 13:17

DID YOU KNOW FirstBMWBike

1923 R32-first BMW Motorcycle completely built by BMW....

The 1923 BMW R32 motorcycle was a 500 cc cycle designed by Max Friz. Earlier models created by the company, including the Flink (148 cc) and the Helios (500 cc), were chain driven. BMW even experimented with a belt driven cycle before determining that shaft-drive was the most effective and reliable way to power a motorcycle.

In later years and with advances in technology the BMW F650GS was released with chain drive and the F800 with belt drive.

Full BMW History for those interested.... Wink http://www.usautoparts.net/bmw/bmw/history/20s.htm
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My bike : R1200RT (Sand Beige) & F800ST (Metalic Blue)
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Post by Henk 14th August 2008, 17:42

Was in Europe 1998\9 Went to the BMW museum. Saw some interisting pics and bikes. Thanks Bear for the info will make a god read
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Post by szalek 5th September 2008, 09:22

Thanks Bear,very interisting news.
Big Thanks.

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