Comparison of BMW R17 1937 and BMW R17 1936 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R17 1937 × | BMW R17 1936 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1937 | 1936 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R17 | BMW R17 |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal 26mm | Carburettor. Amal 26mm |
| Displacement (cm³) | 736 | 736 |
| Power (kw) | 24.1 | 24.1 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 83 | 83 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68 | 68 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery | Battery |
| Clutch | Dry-multiplate-cable operated | Dry-multiplate-cable operated |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 6.5:1 | 6.5:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Cartridge | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 200 |
| Frame type | Steel-double cradlel | Steel-double cradlel |
| Front tyre | 3.5-19 | 3.5-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.5-19 | 3.5-19 |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Carrying capacity | - | 210kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,380 | 1,380 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 165 | 165 |
| Overall height (mm) | 940 | 940 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 890 | 890 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 140 | 140 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 14 |
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