Comparison of BMW R35 1938 and BMW R51 3 1954 [S]ave
| Attribute |  BMW R51 3 1954 × |  BMW R35 1938 × |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Production from (year) | 1954 | 1938 |
| Make | BMW | BMW |
| Model | BMW R51 3 | BMW R35 |
| Category | Allround | Allround |
| Engine and transmission | ||
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 22mm | Carburettor. SUM CK 9/22 |
| Displacement (cm³) | 494 | 342 |
| Power (kw) | 17.6 | 10.2 |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km) | - | 3 |
| Cooling system | Air | Air |
| Transmission type,final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Bore (mm) | 68 | 72 |
| Stroke (mm) | 68 | 84 |
| Gearbox | 4-speed | 4-speed |
| Greenhouse gases | - | 69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | - | Batery |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated | Single plate dry-cable operated |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
| Compression | 6.3:1 | 6.1:1 |
| Chassis | ||
| Front suspension | Cartridge | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension | Telscopic | Rigid |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter (mm) | 200 | 180 |
| Frame type | Steel single cradle | Steel twin looped |
| Front tyre | 3.50-19.00 | 3.50-19 |
| Rear tyre | 3.50-19.00 | 3.50-19 |
| Seat | - | Spring-mounted seat |
| Other | ||
| Starter | Kick | Kick |
| Carrying capacity | - | 200kg |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase (mm) | 1,400 | 1,400 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 190 | 152 |
| Overall height (mm) | 985 | 950 |
| Overall length (mm) | 2,130 | 2,000 |
| Overall width (mm) | 790 | 800 |
| Performance | ||
| Top speed (km/h) | 135 | 100 |
| Fuel capacity (l) | 17 | - |
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