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BMW R173.08 average rating for 3 BMW R17 model variants. |
| BMW R17 model overview |
| BMW R17 models include the 3 motorcycles below produced from 1935 to 1937. The 1937 BMW R17 motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 736 ccm two cylinder boxer engine. The category is allround. Our visitor's rating for this model is 3.1 out of 5 with 3 votes. See the model variants below for more rating details. |
| Engine and transmission | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 736.0 ccm (44.91 cubic inches) |
| Power | 33.0 HP (24.1 kW) @ 4500 RPM |
| Top speed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Clutch | Dry-multiplate-cable operated |
| Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame | Steel-double cradlel |
| Front dampers | Cartridge |
| Rear dampers | Rigid |
| Front tire | 3.5-19 |
| Rear tire | 3.5-19 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Weight and dimentions | |
| Wet weight | 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds) |
| Wheelbase | 1380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Length | 2100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Height | 940 mm (37.0 inches) |
| Width | 890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Fuel tank | 14.0 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
| Other information | |
The BMW R17 model variants with detailed specs:
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1937 BMW R17 Power: 33.04 HP ![]() Wet weight: 165.00 kg ![]() Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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1936 BMW R17 Power: 33.04 HP ![]() Wet weight: 165.00 kg ![]() Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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1935 BMW R17 Power: 33.04 HP ![]() Wet weight: 165.00 kg ![]() Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating |
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