In 1928, a new era started at BMW. The first motorcycles in the 750 cc class were presented with the BMW R 62 tourer and the BMW R 63 sports model. 18 hp power output, the legendary frame and its reputation for reliability made the BMW R 62 the outstanding touring motorcycle of the 1920s. When the model was replaced in 1929 by the BMW R 11 with a pressed steel frame, 4,355 machines had left the Munich plant. The good sales were undoubtedly due in part to the sporting successes. Racing riders like Ernst Henne were the best promotional stars for the heavy BMW machines.