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[[ | {{Motorcycle | ||
[[ | |name = BMW R12 | ||
The '''R12''' was | |photo= 1939 BMW R12.jpg | ||
|aka = R12 Single Carb, R12 Twin carb, R 12 | |||
|manufacturer = BMW | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1935 - 1942 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = [[BMW R11]] | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Classic | |||
|engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | |||
|bore_stroke = 78.0mm x 78.0mm | |||
|compression = 5.2:1 | |||
|top_speed = 68 mph (110 km/h) | |||
|power = 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 3400RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = magneto | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br> | |||
Clutch: dry multiplate-cable operated <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: telescopic fork <br> | |||
Rear: rigid- | |||
|brakes =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.5-19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.5-19}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = 54.33 inches (1380 mm) | |||
|length = 82.68 inches (2100 mm) | |||
|width = 35.43 inches (900 mm) | |||
|height = 37.01 inches (940 mm) | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg) | |||
|wet_weight = 185.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = 3.40 liters/100 km (29.4 km/l or 69.18 mpg) | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
|related = [[BMW R17]] | |||
|competition = | |||
}} | |||
The '''[[BMW]] R12 Single Carb''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1935 and 1942. It could reach a top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 3400 RPM. | |||
==History== | |||
[[Image:1938-BMW-R12-Army.jpg|right|thumb|1938 BMW R12 Army]] | |||
The R12 along with its sister model, the [[BMW R17|R17]] were milestone models in the evolution of [[motorcycling]], being the first production machines to feature a hydraulically dampened [[telescopic front fork]]. This resulted in the R12 being the best selling pre-WWII [[:Category:BMW motorcycles|BMW motorcycle]], with 36,000 units sold from 1935 to 1942, with a great many going into [[:Category:Military motorcycles|military]] service. | The R12 along with its sister model, the [[BMW R17|R17]] were milestone models in the evolution of [[motorcycling]], being the first production machines to feature a hydraulically dampened [[telescopic front fork]]. This resulted in the R12 being the best selling pre-WWII [[:Category:BMW motorcycles|BMW motorcycle]], with 36,000 units sold from 1935 to 1942, with a great many going into [[:Category:Military motorcycles|military]] service. | ||
==Engine== | |||
The engine was a [[air cooled]] two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 78.0mm [[bore]] x 78.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 745.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a standing valves. | |||
==Drive== | |||
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry multiplate-cable operated. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.5-19 front [[tire]] and a 3.5-19 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 telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a rigid-. The R12 Single Carb was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.33 inches (1380 mm) long. | |||
==1935 - 1942 BMW R 12== | |||
[[File:bmw-r12-1935-1942-4.jpg|600px|1935 - 1942 BMW R 12]] | |||
[[File:bmw-r12-1935-1942-3.jpg|600px|1935 - 1942 BMW R 12]] | |||
[[File:bmw-r12-1935-1942-2.jpg|600px|1935 - 1942 BMW R 12]] | |||
[[File:bmw-r12-1935-1942-1.jpg|600px|1935 - 1942 BMW R 12]] | |||
[[File:bmw-r12-1935-1942-0.jpg|600px|1935 - 1942 BMW R 12]] | |||
The 1935 BMW R 12 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 745cc, twin cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 20 horsepower at 4000 rpm. It also comes with laced wheels, a large, round headlamp, a rear luggage rack, a telescopic front fork, a hard-tail rear suspension with a sprung single saddle, a drum braking system in the front and in the rear, a dual exhaust and a dry, double plate clutch. | |||
==In Media== | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/so-war-berlin#bmw-r12 So war Berlin] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/gdansk-39#bmw-r12 Gdansk '39] | |||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-geschichte-der-deutschen-wehrmacht#bmw-r12 Die Geschichte der deutschen Wehrmacht] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/great-tank-battles-of-world-war-ii#bmw-r12 Great Tank Battles of World War II] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/la-femme-tranquille#bmw-r12 La femme tranquille] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/valkyrie#bmw-r12 Valkyrie] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/arretez-les-tambours#bmw-r12 Arrêtez les tambours] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/strafbataillon-999#bmw-r12 Strafbataillon 999] | |||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/monsieur-leon#bmw-r12 Monsieur Léon] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/9-april#bmw-r12 9. april] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/akcija-stadion#bmw-r12 Akcija stadion] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/la-traversee-de-la-loire#bmw-r12 La traversée de la Loire] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/pierre-brossolette-ou-les-passagers-de-la-lune#bmw-r12 Pierre Brossolette ou les passagers de la lune] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/un-enfant-dans-la-foule#bmw-r12 Un enfant dans la foule] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/la-guerre-des-ondes-radio-londres-1943-1944#bmw-r12 La guerre des ondes (Radio Londres 1943-1944)] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/en-brazos-de-la-mujer-madura#bmw-r12 En brazos de la mujer madura] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/elsa-la-rose#bmw-r12 Elsa la rose] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/la-route-de-corinthe#bmw-r12 La route de Corinthe] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/hundert-jahre-deutschland#bmw-r12 Hundert Jahre Deutschland] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/aviateurs-75-ans-daventures#bmw-r12 Aviateurs, 75 ans d'aventures] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/hans-kloss-stawka-wieksza-niz-smierc#bmw-r12 Hans Kloss. Stawka wieksza niz smierc] | |||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/les-chinois-a-paris#bmw-r12 Les chinois à Paris] | |||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/le-train#bmw-r12 Le train] | |||
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* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/hitler-in-color#bmw-r12 Hitler in Colour] | |||
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{{BMW}} | {{BMW}} | ||
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[[Category:Military motorcycles|R12]] | [[Category:Military motorcycles|R12]] | ||
[[Category:BMW R series]] | [[Category:BMW R series]] | ||
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1940s motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] |
Latest revision as of 20:08, 23 November 2019
The BMW R12 Single Carb was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke Classic motorcycle produced by BMW between 1935 and 1942. It could reach a top speed of 68 mph (110 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 3400 RPM.
BMW R12 | |
Manufacturer | |
---|---|
Also called | R12 Single Carb, R12 Twin carb, R 12 |
Production | 1935 - 1942 |
Class | Classic |
Predecessor | BMW R11 |
Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Bore / Stroke | 78.0mm x 78.0mm |
Compression ratio | 5.2:1 |
Top Speed | 68 mph (110 km/h) |
Horsepower | 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 3400RPM |
Ignition | magneto |
Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed Final Drive: shaft |
Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: rigid- |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.5-19 |
Rear Tire | 3.5-19 |
Wheelbase | 54.33 inches (1380 mm) |
Length | 82.68 inches (2100 mm) |
Width | 35.43 inches (900 mm) |
Height | 37.01 inches (940 mm) |
Weight | 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg) (dry), 185.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel Capacity | 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) |
Fuel Consumption | 3.40 liters/100 km (29.4 km/l or 69.18 mpg) |
Related | BMW R17 |
Manuals | Service Manual |
HistoryEdit
The R12 along with its sister model, the R17 were milestone models in the evolution of motorcycling, being the first production machines to feature a hydraulically dampened telescopic front fork. This resulted in the R12 being the best selling pre-WWII BMW motorcycle, with 36,000 units sold from 1935 to 1942, with a great many going into military service.
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 78.0mm bore x 78.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 745.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a standing valves.
DriveEdit
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry multiplate-cable operated.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 3.5-19 front tire and a 3.5-19 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 telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a rigid-. The R12 Single Carb was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The bike weighed just 407.86 pounds (185.0 Kg). The wheelbase was 54.33 inches (1380 mm) long.
1935 - 1942 BMW R 12Edit
The 1935 BMW R 12 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 745cc, twin cylinder powerplant mated to a four-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 20 horsepower at 4000 rpm. It also comes with laced wheels, a large, round headlamp, a rear luggage rack, a telescopic front fork, a hard-tail rear suspension with a sprung single saddle, a drum braking system in the front and in the rear, a dual exhaust and a dry, double plate clutch.
In MediaEdit
- So war Berlin
- Gdansk '39
- Édith et Marcel
- Die Geschichte der deutschen Wehrmacht
- Great Tank Battles of World War II
- La femme tranquille
- Valkyrie
- Arrêtez les tambours
- Strafbataillon 999
- Combat!
- Monsieur Léon
- 9. april
- Akcija stadion
- La traversée de la Loire
- Pierre Brossolette ou les passagers de la lune
- Un enfant dans la foule
- La guerre des ondes (Radio Londres 1943-1944)
- En brazos de la mujer madura
- Elsa la rose
- La route de Corinthe
- Hundert Jahre Deutschland
- Aviateurs, 75 ans d'aventures
- Hans Kloss. Stawka wieksza niz smierc
- Die Deutsche Wehrmacht
- Hitler's Bodyguard
- Wrzesien - tak bylo...
- Tag der Freiheit - Unsere Wehrmacht
- World War II in Colour
- La feldmarescialla
- Vom Blitzkrieg zur Barbarei - Der Vernichtungsfeldzug gegen die Sowjetunion
- Le retour des bidasses en folie
- Totò e Peppino divisi a Berlino
- La ciociara
- Oorlogswinter
- Die Wehrmacht - Eine Bilanz
- Quel maledetto treno blindato
- Wilde Engel
- Apocalypse - La 2ème guerre mondiale
- Suite Française
- Bluszcz
- Le deportate della sezione speciale SS
- Fontána pre Zuzanu
- Triple Cross
- Betrayed
- Les chinois à Paris
- Le train
- La traversée de Paris
- Les impures
- Hitler in Colour
- I Leopardi di Churchill
- Brødrene Dal og professor Drøvels hemmelighet
- Pistruiatul
- La vache et le prisonnier
- Sins
- The Baron
- Strange Angel
- La verte moisson
- Die Wache
- From Hell to Victory
- Spojrzenie na wrzesien