100 YE ars o F B m W motor CYC l E s

BMW started production of the BMW R 32 in Munich in 1923. That is definitely worth celebrating!

As described by BMW Motorrad, the engine is the key element.

Breaking with all convention, the BMW motorcycle did not have the geometry of a bicycle. The engine was the centrepiece. Max Friz and his team designed the BMW R 32 completely around the engine.

The highlights: an opposed twin-cylinder engine with cylinders mounted across the frame, a manual gearbox bolted directly to the engine and a shaft-drive powertrain. All these are distinct features of BMW motorcycles with opposed-twin engines to this day.

**SAVE THE DATE** There will be a BMWMCQ hosted dinner event to commemorate 100 years of BMW Motorcycles as a warm-up to the Bike Display, to help us celebrate this milestone in style!

When? Thursday 21st September

Where? Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron, Manly

Details to follow shortly!