BMW R 62
The BMW R 62 brought a larger touring flat twin into the range in 1928. Introduced alongside the sporting R 63, it helped establish BMW in the 750cc class. This profile concerns the R 62 touring model alone, rather than a combined production figure for all contemporary large twins.
Model at a glance
| Historical model tally | 4,355 reported for the original model |
|---|---|
| Count basis | Historical model tally; detailed scope is given in Production history. |
| Production period | 1928–1929 |
| Engine / propulsion | BMW 745 cc flat-twin engine petrol engine |
| Classification | Historical low-production model; not an announced numbered edition |
| Origin | Germany |
Should the R 62 figure be 794 or 4,355?
BMW’s own individual history reports 4,355. The repeated 794 value in one secondary table is not used for this model.
Related motorcycles
- BMW R 63
- BMW R 11
Sources
Why this machine matters
The R 62 is a useful collecting subject for the step from the early 500cc range into larger touring machinery. Its story can be told through architecture and intended role without assigning unverified performance to a restored machine. The manufacturer's individual tally is used in preference to an erroneous repeated value in one secondary table.
The story
BMW's model history specifies a 745cc engine and reports 4,355 machines before replacement by the pressed-steel-frame R 11. That gives the R 62 a clear place between two different chassis eras. The museum photograph presents a 1928 example from the front quarter, with the engine projecting beyond the narrow frame. The exhibit's lamp and other fittings should be read as specimen details.
Built in limited numbers
BMW’s individual model history reports 4,355 R 62 motorcycles. This is used instead of the erroneous repeated 794 value in one secondary table. The figure covers the R 62 alone and is not a survivor census.
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Specifications
Factory specifications may vary by model year, market and configuration.
Identity & production
- Official model
- BMW R 62
- Base model
- R 62
- Edition
- R 62
- Worldwide production
- 4,355 reported for the original model
Powertrain & performance
- Engine
- BMW 745 cc flat-twin engine petrol engine
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Motorcycle specifications
- Category
- Road motorcycle
Authenticity & identification
For a survivor, confirm R 62 identity through chassis and engine records before using a general 750cc description. Distinguish touring-model components from those associated with the R 63 sports model, and document later substitutions. Repairs around the frame, forks and final-drive mounting deserve attention even where the visible finish has been renewed.
