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General information |
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Model name
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BMW R51 3 |
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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)) @ 5800 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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6.3:1 |
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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. 22mm |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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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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4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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104.4 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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Telscopic |
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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). Duplex |
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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). Simplex |
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Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Seat
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Solo seat with springs |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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190.0 kg (418.9 pounds) |
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Overall height
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985 mm (38.8 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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790 mm (31.1 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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17.00 litres (4.49 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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355kg-600kg with sidecar |
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(82.0 out of 100)