This is a BMW R24 I think. Single cylinder 250 CC , producing possibly 13 HP. I don't think the front fender is correct and the seat is definitely not right. I had an R26 for a short period of time but it was in several boxes. I sold it to a local restorer who rebuilt it and sold it in Europe .
I was riding my R90/6 once accompanied by a gentleman riding a nicely setup R27 over a narrow twisty road in the town of Colden, New York. It was hard to keep up with this skilled rider in the twisties, but I gained on him on the short straight sections. It was an illuminating ride in may regards and one that I will remember.
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Hi, that's not quite right.
It is a R25/3 with year of manufacture 1954.
I drove her very much with pleasure. Also from Germany to the south of France.
I had the opportunity to ride a 650 CC BMW if I wanted. But I preferred to ride my 250 CC.
In Germany it is also called "Gummikuh".
That means cow made of rubber ;-)
In which country do you live?
I live in the United States, in the town of Hamburg, just south of the city of Buffalo, on the shore of Lake Erie. I have had my R90/6 for 40 years. I do occasionally look at new motorcycles, but nothing seems like that big of an improvement over the R90. I have not ridden my motorcycle for a few years due to illness, but I will be riding again in the springtime with a bit of luck.
When you used the phrase "Gummikuh" were you referring to the 650 or the 250?
Oh, I wish you a speedy recovery for your health!
I think "Gummikuh" were called all BMW-motorcycles.
I guess because of the cardan drive.