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BMW R 5

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Make Model

BMW R 5

Year

1936 - 37

Engine

Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity

494 cc / 30.1 cu in.
Bore x Stroke 68 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio 6.7:1
Cooling System Air cooled

Induction

2 x Carburetor type Amal 5/423

Ignition

Battery ignition

Starting

Kick

Generator

Bosch RD 45/6 2800 RS 15

Clutch Single plate, dry

Max Power

17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 5500 rpm

Transmission

4 Speed

Final Drive

Shaft
Gear Ratio 1st 3.6 / 2nd 2.28 / 3rd 1.70 / 4th 1.30:1
Frame Twin loop pressed steel frame

Front Suspension

Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension Rigid, spring loaded saddle
Front Brake 200mm Drum

Rear Brakes

200mm drum

Front Tyre

3.00 x 19"

Rear Tyre

3.50 x 19"

Wet-Weight

175 kg / 386 lbs

Fuel Capacity 

15 L / 4.0 US gal