BMW R16
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| Manufacturer | BMW |
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| Also called | R16 series 3, R16 series 4, R16 series 5, R16 series 1, R 16 series 1, R 16 |
| Production | 1929 - 1934 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 83.0mm x 68.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.75:1 |
| Top speed | 78 mph (126 km/h) |
| Horse Power | 32.32 HP (24.1 KW) @ 4500RPM |
| Ignition type | magneto |
| Battery | 7.0:1 |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: leading link Rear: rigid |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: cardan brake |
| Front Tire | 3.5-26 |
| Rear Tire | 3.5-26 |
| Wheelbase | 54.33 inches (1380 mm) |
| Dimensions | L 82.68 inches (2100 mm) W 35.04 inches (890 mm) H 37.4 inches (950 mm) |
| Weight | (dry), 165.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) |
| Fuel consumption | 2.75 litres/100 km (36.4 km/l or 85.53 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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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
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.