BMW R 17
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Production | 1935 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, flat twin cylinder, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Bore / Stroke | 63.5mm x 63.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.5:1 |
| Horse Power | 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 5000RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: hard-tail, sprung saddle |
| Brakes | Front: 200mm drum Rear: 200mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3.50 x 19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 19 |
| Weight | (dry), 165.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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The BMW R 17 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, flat twin cylinder, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder Classic motorcycle produced by BMW in 1935. Claimed horsepower was 32.99 HP (24.6 KW) @ 5000 RPM.
Engine
A 63.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 735.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, double plate.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50 x 19 front tire and a 3.50 x 19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm drum in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a hard-tail, sprung saddle.
1935 - 1937 BMW R 17
The 1935 BMW R 17 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 735cc, flat twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 33 horsepower at 5000 rpm. It boasts a dual exhaust system, laced wheels, a rear luggage rack, wide handlebars, a suspension package composed of a telescopic front fork and a hard-tail rear unit with a sprung saddle, a drum braking system, a large, round headlamp and a dry, double plate clutch.