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.

Perhaps the best catalog of BMW's motorcycles so far produced. Filled with photos of bikes, a narrative history of the company and its bikes, and very useful appendix of model years and serial numbers.  Many B&W ill. Available from Amazon.

Documents the day to day life of wartime German soldiers on their motorcycles. Includes detailed information on various paint schemes of German motorcycles during the course of the war, and detailed information on the BMW R75 and the Zundapp KS750. Available from Amazon.
Hdbd. 192 pages, over 300 ill.

The first documented account of the organization, equipment and operations of these wartime units. Available from Amazon.
Hdbd. 175 pages, over 250 ill.

These reprints cover /2 and R27 technical modifications and recommendations made by the factory as these bikes were improved. Available from ??

This long out of print book from the Haynes Publishing Group was part of a series of photographic profiles of classic motorcycles, each focusing on a specific make and model. This volume features richly detailed photos of every aspect of the R69 and R69S, including road tests, accessories and aftermarket BMW products common to this marque.
Hdbd. 56 pages, over 120 B&W and color ill.

 

The Art of BMW:  90 Years of Motorcycle Excellence presents stunning studio portraiture of the rolling sculpture that BMW has been creating for the past 90 years. Each bike portrait is accompanied by a concise, authoritative profile of the machine.  From the first model, the R32 that launched BMW's motorcycle dynasty, to the latest (and fastest) model, the World Super Bike dominating S1000RR, this book captures nearly a century of motorcycling excellence.  Excellent photography.

 

A wonderfully illustrated photo chronicle of BMW motorcycles and racing models from the R32 to the R1100RS.
Hdbd. 96 pages, over 200 color and B&W ill.  Available from Amazon and ABE Books. Difficult to find.

A historical summary of the development of BMW motorcycles.
Hdbd. 135 pages.