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BMW R42 19271927 BMW R42 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
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| General information | |
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| Motorcycle name | BMW R42 |
| Year of manufacture | 1927 |
| Type | Allround |
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| Engine and transmission | |
| Engine size | 494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) |
| Type of engine | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Output | 12.0 HP (8.7 kW)) @ 3400 RPM |
| Top speed | 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
| Compression | 4.9:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 20mm BMW Spezial |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
| Fuel consumption | 3.00 litres/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 69.6 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel doble cradle |
| Front suspension | Leading link |
| Rear suspension | Rigid |
| Front tire | 3.5-26 |
| Rear tire | 3.5-26 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 150 mm (5.9 inches) |
| Seat | Single seat |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 126.0 kg (277.8 pounds) |
| Overall height | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1410 mm (55.5 inches) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Kick |
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| Further information | |
| Maintenance | Find parts, fluids. filters, maintenance tools and service manuals at Amazon.com. |
| Ask questions | Join the 27 BMW R42 discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
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