Attribute | ![]() BMW R39 1927 × | ![]() BMW R39 1926 × |
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General | ||
Production from (year) | 1927 | 1926 |
Make | BMW | BMW |
Model | BMW R39 | BMW R39 |
Category | Naked bike | Naked bike |
Engine and transmission | ||
Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Fuel system | Carburettor. 20mm BMW Spezial | Carburettor. 20mm BMW Spezial |
Displacement (cm³) | 247 | 247 |
Power (kw) | 4.4 | 4.4 |
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 |
Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
Lubrication system | Wet sump | Wet sump |
Compression | 6.1:1 | 6.1:1 |
Chassis | ||
Front suspension | Leading link | Leading link |
Rear suspension | Rigid | Rigid |
Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Frame type | Steel doble cradle | Steel doble cradle |
Front tyre | 3.5-27 | 3.5-27 |
Rear tyre | 3.5-27 | 3.5-27 |
Seat | - | Single seat |
Other | ||
Starter | - | Kick |
Dimensions | ||
Kerb weight (kg) | 110 | 110 |
Overall height (mm) | 950 | 950 |
Overall length (mm) | 2,050 | 2,050 |
Overall width (mm) | 800 | 800 |
Performance | ||
Top speed (km/h) | 100 | 100 |