Here’s an example of BMW’s last shaft-driven single. the R27.
Spanish Import – 1962 BMW R27
An evolution of the R26, the BMW R27 gained rubber engine mounts and a bump in power to 18 horsepower. It was the firm’s last shaft-driven single.
1965 BMW R27 with Trailer
The last shaft-driven single that BMW made, the R27 produced 18 horsepower. 15,364 were sold, and who knows how many remain. All I know is that most R27s definitely do not come with this sweet trailer! Unfortunately, the seller seems to be selling two R27s and confused his descriptions, so we get no details on the trailer (and I can’t …
Dover White – 1964 BMW R27
When I think of classic BMW’s, I inevitably think of black paint and boxer engines. So here’s a Dover White single-cylinder for you. The R27 was an evolution of the R26, gaining rubber engine mounts and a bump in power to 18hp. This was the last shaftie single BMW ever made. 15,364 were sold, but according to the seller, just …