Comparison of BMW R 16 series 1 1929 and BMW R16 series 3 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R16 series 3 × |  BMW R 16 series 1 1929 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1932 | 1929 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R16 series 3 | BMW R 16 series 1 |
| Category | Allround | Custom / cruiser |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Twin, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal 26mm | Carburettor. BMW triple 26mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 736 | 736 |
| Power (kw) | 24.1 | 18.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 2.75 | 5 |
| Cooling system | Air | - |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | - |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68 | 68 |
| Gearbox | 3-speed | - |
| Greenhouse gases | 63.8 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 | Magneto |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated | Doble plate-dry |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Forced feed |
| Compression | 7.0:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Leading link | Plate spring |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Rigid- |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 55 | 55 |
| Frame type | Pressed steel duplex | Pressed steel |
| Front tyre | 3.5-26 | 26-3.5 |
| Rear tyre | 3.5-26 | 26-3.5 |
| Seat | Solo seat with springs | Spring-mounted seat |
| Wheels | - | Spoked |
| 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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