| Attribute | BMW R32 1925 × | BMW R32 1924 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1925 | 1924 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R32 | BMW R32 |
| Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 22 BMW Spezial | Carburettor. 22 BMW Spezial |
| Displacement (cm³) | 494 | 494 |
| Power (kw) | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | 3 | 3 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 68 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68 | 68 |
| Gearbox | 3-speed | 3-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | 69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) | 69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Magneto | Magneto |
| Clutch | Single plate dry-cable operated | Single plate dry-cable operated |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 5.1:1 | 5.1:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Leading link | Leading link |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake). Block brake |
| Diameter (mm) | 150 | 150 |
| Frame type | Steel doble cradle | Steel doble cradle |
| Front tyre | 2.99-26 | 2.99-26 |
| Rear tyre | 2.99-26 | 2.99-26 |
| Seat | Spring-mounted seat | Spring-mounted seat |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Carrying capacity | 184kg | 184kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,380 | 1,380 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 122 | 122 |
| Overall height (mm) | 950 | 950 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,100 | 2,100 |
| Overall width (mm) | 800 | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 95 | 95 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 14 | 14 |