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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}}
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{{Motorcycle
{{Motorcycle
|name            = BMW R57
|name            = BMW R57
|photo            = bmw-r-57-1928-1930-0.jpg
|aka              =  
|aka              =  
|manufacturer    = BMW
|manufacturer    = BMW
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|predecessor      =
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|class            = Classic
|class            =
|engine          = air-cooled,two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|engine          = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      =
|bore_stroke      =
|compression      = 5.8:1
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 71 mph (115 km/h)
|top_speed        = 71 mph (115 km/h)
|power            = 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4000RPM
|power            = 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4000RPM
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The '''[[BMW]] R57''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[BMW]] between 1928 and 1930. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4000 RPM.   
The '''[[BMW]] R57''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[BMW]] between 1928 and 1930. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4000 RPM.   


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==Chassis==
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.50-26.00 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-26.00 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a  leading link while the rear was equipped with a long swingarm-oil pressure shocks. The R57 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.  
It came with a 3.50-26.00 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-26.00 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a  leading link while the rear was equipped with a long swingarm-oil pressure shocks. The R57 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.
 
[[Category:standard motorcycles]]
==1928 - 1930 BMW R 57==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:bmw-r-57-1928-1930-2.jpg|600px|1928 - 1930 BMW R 57
File:bmw-r-57-1928-1930-1.jpg|600px|1928 - 1930 BMW R 57
File:bmw-r-57-1928-1930-0.jpg|600px|1928 - 1930 BMW R 57
</gallery>
 
The 1928 BMW R 57 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 494cc, twin cylinder powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 18 horsepower at 4000 rpm. This classic machine from the House of Munich had standard fittings such as a plate spring front fork, a rigid rear suspension with a sprung single seat, a rear luggage rack, a small headlamp, laced wheels, a center stand, a front drum brake coupled to a block brake in the rear and a 12-liter (3.3-gallon) fuel tank.
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