BMW R42

BMW R42


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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
Displacement494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches)
Power12.0 HP (8.7 kW) @ 3400 RPM
Top speed95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)
Gearbox3-speed
ClutchDry-single plate-cable operated
Frame, dampers, brakes and wheels
FrameSteel doble cradle
Front dampersLeading link
Rear dampersRigid
Front tire3.5-26
Rear tire3.5-26
Front brakesExpanding brake (drum brake)
Diameter150 mm (5.9 inches)
Weight and dimentions
Wet weight126.0 kg (277.8 pounds)
Wheelbase1410 mm (55.5 inches)
Length2100 mm (82.7 inches)
Height950 mm (37.4 inches)
Width800 mm (31.5 inches)
Other information


The BMW R42 model variants with detailed specs:
 
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1928 BMW R42
Allround category:
1928 BMW R42
Power: 11.96 HPPoint
Wet weight: 126.00 kgPoint

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1927 BMW R42
Allround category:
1927 BMW R42
Power: 11.96 HPPoint
Wet weight: 126.00 kgPoint

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1926 BMW R42
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1926 BMW R42
Power: 11.96 HPPoint
Wet weight: 126.00 kgPoint

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