The BMW R32 is a German motorcycle introduced in 1923, the first complete motorcycle built by BMW and notable for introducing the transverse mounted flat twin engine and shaft drive layout that BMW motorcycles have used in various forms ever since. Its release established BMW as a motorcycle manufacturer following the company's earlier work building aircraft engines.
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SignificanceThe R32 established the boxer twin engine with shaft final drive that BMW motorcycles still use today. 1 Manufacturer or Builder Connections
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1. Wikipedia: BMW R32
WikipediaHistory section, paragraph 4
This new design was designated the BMW R32 and began production in 1923, becoming the first motorcycle to be badged as a BMW.
opening paragraph, sentence 1
The BMW R32 was the first motorcycle produced by BMW under the BMW name.
Legacy section, sentence 1
The R32 established the boxer-twin, shaft-drive powertrain layout that BMW would use until the present.
In Group: German and Italian Motorcycles, Lead sentence
The BMW R32 was the first motorcycle produced by BMW under the BMW name.
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