| General information |
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| Model: | BMW R27 |
| Year: | 1960 |
| Category: | Allround |
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| Engine and transmission |
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| Displacement: | 247.0 ccm (15.07 cubic inches) |
| Engine type: | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
| Power: | 18.0 HP (13.1 kW)) @ 7400 RPM |
| Top speed: | 130.0 km/h (80.8 mph) |
| Compression: | 8.2:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches) |
| Fuel system: | Carburettor. Bing |
| Fuel control: | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition: | Battery |
| Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
| Cooling system: | Air |
| Gearbox: | 4-speed |
Transmission type,
final drive: | Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Clutch: | Single plate dry-cable operated |
| Fuel consumption: | 3.90 litres/100 km (25.6 km/l or 60.31 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases: | 90.5 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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| Frame type: | Steel twin looped |
| Front suspension: | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension: | Twin shock-Swingarm |
| Front tyre: | 3.27-18 |
| Rear tyre: | 3.27-18 |
| Front brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Rear brakes: | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |
| Seat: | Spring-mounted seat |
| Physical measures and capacities |
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| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: | 162.0 kg (357.1 pounds) |
| Overall height: | 975 mm (38.4 inches) |
| Overall length: | 2090 mm (82.3 inches) |
| Overall width: | 660 mm (26.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance: | 105 mm (4.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 965 mm (38.0 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons) |
| Other specifications |
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| Starter: | Kick |
| Carrying capacity: | 325kg-with sidecar 480kg |
| Further information |
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