1966 BMW R50 2

1966 BMW R50 2 sits comfortably in BMW's mid-range touring lineup, built for riders who want distance covered without drama. This is a boxer twin that rewards a relaxed hand: the shaft drive means no chain to fuss over on long trips, and the low center of gravity from that flat engine layout makes it stable at speed and easy to muscle around at parking-lot pace. It's not a bike built for quick acceleration or aggressive cornering, it's built for the rider who wants to point it toward the Alps or across a country and just settle in for the day. The 1966 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year, buyers comparing it to a 1965 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Today the people chasing a 1966 BMW R50 2 tend to be seasoned riders who've owned modern bikes and want something mechanically honest and simple to work on themselves. There's a moderate but steady collector interest here too, driven by riders who appreciate BMW's boxer heritage without chasing the premium price tags of rarer models.