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General information |
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Motorcycle name
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BMW R51 2 |
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Year model
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1951 |
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Type
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Allround |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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494.0 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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Effect
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24.1 HP (17.6 kW)) @ 5600 RPM |
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Top speed
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135.0 km/h (83.9 mph) |
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Compression
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6.4:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. Bing 22mm |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Ignition
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Battery |
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Lubrication system
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Wet sump |
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Cooling system
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Air |
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Gearbox
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4-speed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Dry-single plate-cable operated |
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Fuel consumption
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4.10 litres/100 km (24.4 km/l or 57.37 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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95.1 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
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Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
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Frame type
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Steel single cradle |
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Front suspension
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Cartridge |
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Rear suspension
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Twin shock-Swingarm |
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Front tire
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3.50-19.00 |
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Rear tire
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3.50-19.00 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). Half hub |
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Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Rear brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake). Half hub |
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Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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185.0 kg (407.9 pounds) |
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Overall height
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720 mm (28.3 inches) |
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Overall length
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2130 mm (83.9 inches) |
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Overall width
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815 mm (32.1 inches) |
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Ground clearance
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120 mm (4.7 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
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Fuel capacity
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14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons) |
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Other specifications |
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Starter
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Kick |
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Carrying capacity
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210kg |
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Further information |
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Rating sample for this BMW bike
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Racing track capabilities for the 1951 BMW R51 2:
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