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BMW R42No rating yet. 3 BMW R42 model variants. |
| BMW R42 model overview |
| BMW R42 models include the 3 motorcycles below produced from 1926 to 1928. The 1928 BMW R42 motorcycle is used as an example on this page. It has a 494 ccm two cylinder boxer engine. The category is allround. |
| Engine and transmission | |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) |
| Power | 12.0 HP (8.7 kW) @ 3400 RPM |
| Top speed | 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
| Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame | Steel doble cradle |
| Front dampers | Leading link |
| Rear dampers | Rigid |
| Front tire | 3.5-26 |
| Rear tire | 3.5-26 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Weight and dimentions | |
| Wet weight | 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds) |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Length | 2100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Height | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Other information | |
The BMW R42 model variants with detailed specs:
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1928 BMW R42 Power: 11.96 HP ![]() Wet weight: 126.00 kg ![]() Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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1927 BMW R42 Power: 11.96 HP ![]() Wet weight: 126.00 kg ![]() Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating | |
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1926 BMW R42 Power: 11.96 HP ![]() Wet weight: 126.00 kg ![]() Specs and pictures Detailed rating Add a comment Add your rating |
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