BMW R 63 (1928-1929) Specs, Performance & Photos

In 1928, BMW released four motorcycles, two updated versions of the 500cc models, the R 42 and R47, which were offered as R 52 and R57. The R62 tourer and the R63 which was the top model in the BMW range and the first motorcycle in the 750cc class. The R63 was a sports motorcycle with a short-stroke engine intended for sports drivers.

The R63 chassis consisted of a tubular steel frame that was replaced in 1929 with a pressed steel frame featured by the new models, which resulted in a short period of production for the R63 model. Onto the tubular frame, the model featured a fork with a pulled-short swingarm, leaf springs mounted above the front fender, and a rigid rear with springs mounted under the seat.

For braking power, the model featured a 200 mm drum on the front wheel, and the rear brake was designed as a cardan brake that acted on the outer ring of the Hardy disk.

The longitudinally installed two-cylinder boxer engine with a 735cc displacement had an output power of 24 hp available at 4,000 rpm. With a curb weight of 152 kg (335 lbs), the model could hit a top speed of 120 kph (74 mph).

Even though the 1928 BMW R63 had a spicy price, in the one-year production period were sold almost 800 units.