General information |
Model name
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BMW R25 3 |
Year model
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1953 |
Type
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Allround |
Rating
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Engine and transmission |
Engine size
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247.0 ccm (15.07 cubic inches) |
Type of engine
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Single cylinder, four-stroke |
Effect
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13.1 HP (9.5 kW)) @ 5800 RPM |
Top speed
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119.0 km/h (73.9 mph) |
Compression
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7.1:1 |
Bore x stroke
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68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches) |
Fuel system
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Carburettor. Bing |
Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
Ignition
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Battery |
Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
Cooling system
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Air |
Gearbox
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4-speed |
Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
Clutch
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Single plate dry-cable operated |
Fuel consumption
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2.90 litres/100 km (34.5 km/l or 81.11 mpg) |
Greenhouse gases
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67.3 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
Frame type
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Closed steel loop-welded |
Front suspension
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Cartridge |
Rear suspension
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Telscopic |
Front tire
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3.27-18 |
Rear tire
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3.27-18 |
Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
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160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
Diameter
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160 mm (6.3 inches) |
Seat
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Spring-mounted seat |
Physical measures and capacities |
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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150.0 kg (330.7 pounds) |
Seat height
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730 mm (28.7 inches) If adjustable, lowest setting. |
Overall height
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710 mm (28.0 inches) |
Overall length
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2065 mm (81.3 inches) |
Overall width
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760 mm (29.9 inches) |
Ground clearance
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92 mm (3.6 inches) |
Wheelbase
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1335 mm (52.6 inches) |
Fuel capacity
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12.00 litres (3.17 US gallons) |
Other specifications |
Starter
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Kick |
Carrying capacity
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320kg |
Comments
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88Kph is the top speed with original sidecar. |
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Further information |
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