L.J.K. Setright was a very highly regarded writer for many auto magazines and in 1977 he authored this interesting and somewhat quirky book.

Auxiliary Parts Catalog (reprint) in French, English and German. An indispensible resource. Includes both old and current (revised) part numbers.  Currently unavailable but shows on Amazon.

An interesting and well illustrated overview of BMW's development in the critical post-war period.  Available through Amazon and Worthpoint.
Sftbd. 56 pages, 62 B&W ill.

An absolutely stunning and beautifully designed book. It covers the history and development of all model ranges up to 1969 in individual chapters, and has a model-by-model specifications list at the end of the book that is the most complete I've ever seen. Includes a period reproduction BMW poster. Currently the book is out of print but may be available from Amazon.
Hdbd. 107 pages, 111 B&W ill.

The BMW R69 & R69S Super Profile by Roy Harper, now out of print, was published in the UK in 1983 and is a hardback edition in 8.5" x 11" format, of 56 pages. The book has nine chapters, Foreword, History, Evolution, Specifications, Original Road Tests, Owners View, Buying, Clubs Specialists & Books and a Photo Gallery.

Recently reprinted and just as quickly sold out, this book by veteran BMW authors covers all road and competition bikes, singles, twins, triples and fours.
Sftbd. 128 pp., 120 color ill.

An extensive and comprehensive model-by-model history with complete technical specifications, and data on BMW racing machines.

A model-by-model history of BMW road and racing motorcycles from 1923 to 1980, including technical details and tables. Text in German/French/English.
Hdbd. 350 pages, 310 B&W and color ill.

A photographic history of BMW motorcycles from the R32 through the 1976 R100RS to the 1981 R65LS.
Hdbd. 160 pages, 286 B&W and color ill.

German motorcycle manufacturers have always used competition as a certain method of improving their machines and market penetration. The author describes the famous as well as the more obscure characters, motorcycles and marques which battled to project Germany to the forefront of the field.  Available at Amazon.

 

Paper back covering German motorcycles in the period 1930 to 1955.  Text is in German.  Available at Amazon.

This is the Bible for owners of the Munich twin. Incredibly detailed and richly illustrated, it covers all aspects of correct restoration of the R51/2 through R69US model range. Included are detailed chapters on authentic factory and aftermarket accessories and sidecars. It also includes specifications, special tools list, wiring diagrams and a listing of parts/restoration resources and reference material.
Sftbd. 224 pages, over 220 B&W ill.