Attribute | BMW R 16 series 1 1929 × | BMW R62 1929 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1929 | 1929 |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | BMW R 16 series 1 | BMW R62 |
Category | Custom / cruiser | Allround |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Twin, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. BMW triple 26mm | Carburettor. 22mm |
Displacement (cm³) | 736 | 745 |
Power (kw) | 18.2 | 13.1 |
Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 5 | - |
Cooling system | - | Air |
Transmission type,final drive | - | Shaft drive (cardan) |
Bore (mm) | 83 | 83 |
Stroke (mm) | 68 | 68 |
Greenhouse gases | 116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | - |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition | Magneto | - |
Clutch | Doble plate-dry | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
Lubrication system | Forced feed | Wet sump |
Compression | 6.5:1 | 5.5:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Plate spring | Leading link |
Rear suspension | Rigid- | Rigid |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single |
Diameter (mm) | 55 | - |
Frame type | Pressed steel | Steel-double cradle |
Front tyre | 26-3.5 | 3.50-26.00 |
Rear tyre | 26-3.5 | 3.50-26.00 |
Seat | Spring-mounted seat | Solo seat with springs |
Wheels | Spoked | - |
Other | ||
Starter | - | Kick |
Carrying capacity | - | 210kg |
Dimensions | ||
Wheelbase (mm) | 1,380 | 1,400 |
Kerb weight (kg) | 165 | 155 |
Overall height (mm) | 950 | 950 |
Overall length (mm) | 2,100 | 2,100 |
Overall width (mm) | 890 | 800 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 120 | 115 |
Reserve fuel capacity (l) | - | 5 |
Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 12.5 |