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BMW R5 19371937 BMW R5 specifications, pictures, reviews and rating |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Motorcycle name | BMW R5 |
| Year of manufacture | 1937 |
| 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 | 24.1 HP (17.6 kW)) @ 5500 RPM |
| Top speed | 140.0 km/h (87.0 mph) |
| Compression | 6.7:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery |
| Lubrication system | Wet sump |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Gearbox | 4-speed |
| Transmission type | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate |
| Fuel consumption | 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
| Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels | |
| Frame type | Steel-double cradlel |
| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| Rear suspension | Rigid |
| Front tire | 3.50-19.00 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-19.00 |
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single |
| Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Diameter | 200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Physical measures and capacities | |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc | 165.0 kg (363.8 pounds) |
| Overall height | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Overall length | 2130 mm (83.9 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 15.00 litres (3.96 US gallons) |
| Other specifications | |
| Starter | Kick |
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| Further information | |
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| Ask questions | Join the 37 BMW R5 discussion group or the general BMW discussion group. |
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