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General information |
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Model name
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BMW R 16 |
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Year of manufacture
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1931 |
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Type
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Custom / cruiser |
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Rating
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Engine and transmission |
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Engine size
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736.0 ccm (44.91 cubic inches) |
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Type of engine
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Twin, four-stroke |
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Output
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25.0 HP (18.2 kW)) @ 4000 RPM |
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Top speed
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120.0 km/h (74.6 mph) |
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Compression
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6.5:1 |
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Bore x stroke
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83.0 x 68.0 mm (3.3 x 2.7 inches) |
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Fuel system
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Carburettor. BMW triple 26mm |
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Fuel control
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Overhead Valves (OHV) |
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Ignition
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Magneto |
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Lubrication system
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Forced feed |
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Transmission type
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Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Clutch
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Doble plate-dry |
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Fuel consumption
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5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
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Greenhouse gases
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116.0 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-frame loop |
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Front suspension
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Plate spring |
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Rear suspension
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Rigid- |
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Front tire
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26-3.5 |
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Rear tire
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26-3.5 |
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Front brakes
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Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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Diameter
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200 mm (7.9 inches) |
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Diameter
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55 mm (2.2 inches) |
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Wheels
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Spoked |
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Seat
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Spring-mounted seat |
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Physical measures and capacities |
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Weight incl. oil, gas, etc
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165.0 kg (363.8 pounds) |
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Overall height
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950 mm (37.4 inches) |
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Overall length
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2100 mm (82.7 inches) |
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Overall width
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890 mm (35.0 inches) |
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Wheelbase
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1380 mm (54.3 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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