1968 BMW R50 2

1968 BMW R50 2 sits in the middle of BMW's postwar boxer lineup, a smaller-displacement companion to the R60 and R69S that prioritized ease of use over outright speed. This is a bike built for long, unhurried touring rather than back-road thrashing. The horizontally opposed twin sits low and wide, giving the machine a settled, planted feel at highway speeds, and the shaft final drive means no chain maintenance breaking up your riding rhythm. Handling is relaxed rather than sharp, rewarding riders who plan their lines early and let the bike's momentum do the work. The 1968 model carried over without significant mechanical changes from the prior year — buyers comparing it to a 1967 example should focus on mileage, service history, and condition rather than spec differences. Today's buyer tends to be a rider stepping away from modern bikes in search of mechanical simplicity, or a longtime BMW owner adding an early boxer to the stable. Collector interest in the 1968 BMW R50 2 remains moderate, with well-sorted, original examples holding steady appeal among those who value patina and honest maintenance records over concours restoration.