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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''BMW R5''' | |||
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|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = [[BMW]] | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1936 - 1937 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = | |||
|engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 68.0mm x 68.0mm | |||
|compression = | |||
|top_speed = 87 mph (140 km/h) | |||
|power = 23.6 HP (17.6 KW) @ 5500RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|fuel_system = carburettor. amal | |||
|ignition = battery | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = 6.7:1 | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br> | |||
Clutch: dry-single plate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: telescopic fork <br> | |||
Rear: rigid | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake). single <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.50-19.00}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.50-19.00}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 55.12 inches (1400 mm) | |||
|length = 83.86 inches (2130 mm) | |||
|width = 31.5 inches (800 mm) | |||
|height = 37.4 inches (950 mm) | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 165.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = 4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[BMW]] R5''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[BMW]] between 1936 and 1937. It could reach a top speed of 87 mph (140 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 23.6 HP (17.6 KW) @ 5500 RPM. | |||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 68.0mm [[bore]] x 68.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 494.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry-single plate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.50-19.00 front [[tire]] and a 3.50-19.00 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake). single in the front and a expanding brake (drum brake) in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The R5 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long. | |||
[[Category:standard motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] |