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{{Infobox Motorcycle | {{Infobox Motorcycle | ||
|name = '''BMW R16''' | |name = '''BMW R16''' | ||
|image = | |image = [[Image:1930-BMW-R16.jpg|frameless|1930 BMW R16]] | ||
|aka = R16 series 3, R16 series 4, R16 series 5, R16 series 1, R 16 series 1, R 16 | |aka = R16 series 3, R16 series 4, R16 series 5, R16 series 1, R 16 series 1, R 16 | ||
|manufacturer = [[BMW]] | |manufacturer = [[BMW]] | ||
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|successor = | |successor = [[BMW R17]] | ||
|class = [[Classic]] | |class = [[Classic]] | ||
|engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | |engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | ||
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The 1929 BMW R 16 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 735cc, flat twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a three-speed manual transmission that can produce 25 horsepower at 4000 rpm. This classic Beemer came with features such as a sprung seat, a hard-tail rear suspension, a plate spring front fork, laced wheels, wide handlebars, a large, round headlamp and a dual exhaust system. | The 1929 BMW R 16 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 735cc, flat twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a three-speed manual transmission that can produce 25 horsepower at 4000 rpm. This classic Beemer came with features such as a sprung seat, a hard-tail rear suspension, a plate spring front fork, laced wheels, wide handlebars, a large, round headlamp and a dual exhaust system. | ||
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Revision as of 16:38, 12 June 2019
Manufacturer | BMW |
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Also called | R16 series 3, R16 series 4, R16 series 5, R16 series 1, R 16 series 1, R 16 |
Production | 1929 - 1934 |
Successor | BMW R17 |
Class | Classic |
Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 83.0mm x 68.0mm |
Compression ratio | 6.75:1 |
Top speed | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
Horse Power | 32.32 HP (24.1 KW) @ 4500RPM |
Ignition type | magneto |
Battery | 7.0:1 |
Transmission | Gear box: 3-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
Suspension | Front: leading link Rear: rigid |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: cardan brake |
Front Tire | 3.5-26 |
Rear Tire | 3.5-26 |
Wheelbase | 54.33 inches (1380 mm) |
Dimensions | L 82.68 inches (2100 mm) W 35.04 inches (890 mm) H 37.4 inches (950 mm) |
Weight | (dry), 165.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) |
Fuel consumption | 2.75 litres/100 km (36.4 km/l or 85.53 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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The BMW R16 series 5 was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by BMW between 1929 and 1934. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (126 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 32.32 HP (24.1 KW) @ 4500 RPM.
Engine
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 83.0mm bore x 68.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 736.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
Drive
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry-single plate-cable operated.
Chassis
It came with a 3.5-26 front tire and a 3.5-26 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a cardan brake in the rear. The front suspension was a leading link while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The R16 series 5 was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.33 inches (1380 mm) long.
1929 - 1934 BMW R 16
The 1929 BMW R 16 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 735cc, flat twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a three-speed manual transmission that can produce 25 horsepower at 4000 rpm. This classic Beemer came with features such as a sprung seat, a hard-tail rear suspension, a plate spring front fork, laced wheels, wide handlebars, a large, round headlamp and a dual exhaust system.
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