History of BMW motorcycles
BMW's motorcycle history began in 1921 when the company commenced manufacturing engines for other companies. BMW's own motorcycles—sold under the BMW Motorrad brand—began in 1923 with the BMW R 32, which was powered by a flat-twin engine. Production of motorcycles with flat-twin engines continues to this day, however BMW has also produced many models with other types of engines.
BMW R 32 (1923–1926)
BFw Helios (1920–1923)
BMW R 32 (1923–1926)
BMW R 2 (1931–1936)
Bayerische Motoren Werke AG, commonly abbreviated to BMW, is a German multinational manufacturer of luxury vehicles and motorcycles headquartered in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The company was founded in 1916 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines, which it produced from 1917 to 1918 and again from 1933 to 1945 creating engines for aircraft that were used in the Second World War.
BMW Headquarters in Munich, Germany
1972 BMW 5 Series (1st generation)
BMW badge on a 1931 Dixi
1970 BMW 2002ti Garmisch concept