1948: A new beginning with the R 24

On the basis of a pre-war machine, the first BMW post-war motorcycle is created in Munich. The new beginning is beset with difficulties, but tool machines borrowed from other companies provide some assistance. It is also necessary to obtain a licence from the Allies: at first this only permits the construction of single-cylinder motorcycles limited to 250 ccm. Design plans are ready in the summer, but the first R 24 is not delivered until shortly before Christmas of 1948. In the following year, some 10,000 of the 12 bhp motorcycle are built, a year later the figure increases to 17,000.