Editing BMW R16

[[Image:1930-BMW-R16.jpg|left|thumb|1930 BMW R16]]
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[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R16, BMW]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]]

{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''BMW R16'''
|image            =
|aka              = R16 series 3, R16 series 4, R16 series 5, R16 series 1, R 16 series 1, R 16
|manufacturer     = [[BMW]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1929 - 1934
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Classic]]
|engine           = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 83.0mm x 68.0mm
|compression      = 6.75:1
|top_speed        = 78 mph (126 km/h)
|power            = 32.32 HP (24.1 KW) @ 4500RPM
|torque           =
|ignition         = magneto
|spark_plug       =
|battery          = 7.0:1
|transmission     = Gear box: 3-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Clutch: dry-single plate-cable operated <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: leading link <br>
Rear: rigid
|brakes           =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: cardan brake
|front_tire       = {{tire|3.5-26}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|3.5-26}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 54.33 inches (1380 mm)
|length           = 82.68 inches (2100 mm)
|width            = 35.04 inches (890 mm)
|height           = 37.4 inches (950 mm)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 165.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption = 2.75 litres/100 km (36.4 km/l or 85.53 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}

The '''[[BMW]] R16 series 5''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1929 and 1934. It could reach a top speed of 78 mph (126 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 32.32 HP (24.1 KW) @ 4500 RPM.  

==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 83.0mm [[bore]] x 68.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 736.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the dry-single plate-cable operated.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 3.5-26 front [[tire]] and a 3.5-26 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via expanding brake (drum brake) in the front and a cardan brake in the rear. The front suspension was a  leading link while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The R16 series 5 was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.33 inches (1380 mm) long.  

==1929 - 1934 BMW R 16==
[[File:bmw-r16-1929-1934-3.jpg|600px|1929 - 1934 BMW R 16]]
[[File:bmw-r16-1929-1934-2.jpg|600px|1929 - 1934 BMW R 16]]
[[File:bmw-r16-1929-1934-1.jpg|600px|1929 - 1934 BMW R 16]]
[[File:bmw-r16-1929-1934-0.jpg|600px|1929 - 1934 BMW R 16]]

The 1929 BMW R 16 sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 735cc, flat twin cylinder powerhouse mated to a three-speed manual transmission that can produce 25 horsepower at 4000 rpm. This classic Beemer came with features such as a sprung seat, a hard-tail rear suspension, a plate spring front fork, laced wheels, wide handlebars, a large, round headlamp and a dual exhaust system. 

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