| Attribute | BMW R71 1941 × | BMW R 16 series 1 1930 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1941 | 1930 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R71 | BMW R 16 series 1 |
| Category | Custom / cruiser | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Graetzin G24 | Carburettor. BMW triple 26mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 746 | 736 |
| Power (kw) | 16.1 | 18.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 4.5 | 5 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Bore (mm) | 78 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 78 | 68 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Magneto |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated | Doble plate-dry |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Forced feed |
| Compression | 5.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Cartridge | Plate spring |
| Rear suspension | Twin shock-swingarm | Rigid- |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | - |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 200 |
| Frame type | - | Pressed steel |
| Front tyre | 3.5-19 | 26-3.5 |
| Rear tyre | 3.5-19 | 26-3.5 |
| Seat | - | Spring-mounted seat |
| Wheels | Spoked | Spoked |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | - |
| Carrying capacity | - | 210 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,380 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 187 | 165 |
| Overall height (mm) | 960 | 950 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,130 | 2,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 815 | 890 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 125 | 120 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 14 |