Comparison of BMW R 16 1932 and BMW R16 series 3 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R 16 1932 × |  BMW R16 series 3 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1932 | 1932 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R 16 | BMW R16 series 3 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. BMW triple 26mm | Carburettor. Amal 26mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 736 | 736 |
| Power (kw) | 18.2 | 24.1 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5 | 2.75 |
| Cooling system | - | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68 | 68 |
| Gearbox | - | 3-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 63.8 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Magneto | Magneto |
| Clutch | Doble plate-dry | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
| Lubrication system | - | Wet sump |
| Compression | 6.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Plate spring | Leading link |
| Rear suspension | Rigid- | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 55 | 55 |
| Frame type | Steel-frame loop | Pressed steel duplex |
| Front tyre | 26-3.5 | 3.5-26 |
| Rear tyre | 26-3.5 | 3.5-26 |
| Seat | Spring-mounted seat | Solo seat with springs |
| Other | ||
| Starter | - | Kick |
| Carrying capacity | - | 210kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,380 | 1,380 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 165 | 165 |
| Overall height (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 890 | 890 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 120 | 120 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 14 |
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