1962 BMW R50 2

The 1962 BMW R50 2 sits in the middle of BMW's postwar twin lineup, a well-mannered all-rounder rather than a flagship or an entry-level runabout. This is a bike built for steady, unhurried touring: the boxer twin's low center of gravity and shaft drive make it feel planted at speed and easy to live with in traffic, without the chain maintenance riders of the era grumbled about. It rewards a relaxed riding style over aggressive cornering, and owners tend to describe it as reassuring rather than exciting, a machine that gets you there clean and upright. The 1962 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, buyers comparing it to a 1961 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Today the 1962 BMW R50 2 draws a specific kind of buyer: someone who already owns a modern bike and wants a mechanically honest classic for weekend rides, plus a smaller circle of BMW collectors tracking boxer twins from this era. Interest is moderate, values fair riders over showroom-perfect trailer queens.