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In 1956 [[BMW]] introduced a completely revamped thumper replacing the [[BMW R25]], the R26 (engine numbers 340 001 – 370 236), with improvements paralleling those introduced at the same time in the boxer twins. The R26 came with an enclosed drive shaft, rear [[swingarm]], and front Earles forks. A new headlight nacelle came with a sliding black plastic over the ignition key, and the “bell-bottom” front fender was dropped along with the mechanics' hand shifter. The engine of the R26 was bolted directly to the frame, and produced 15 hp (11 kW).
|name            = BMW R26
|photo            = 1960 BMW R-26.jpg
|aka              = R 26
|manufacturer    = BMW
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1956 - 1960
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = Classic
|engine          = single cylinder, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 68.0mm x 68.0mm
|compression      = 7.5:1
|top_speed        = 80 mph (128 km/h)
|power            = 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 6400RPM
|torque          =
|ignition        = battery
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 4-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br>
Clutch: single plate dry-cable operated <br>


|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: cartridge <br>
Rear: twin shock-swingarm
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.27-18}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.27-18}}
|rake_trail      =
|wheelbase        = 38.39 inches (975 mm)
|length          = 82.28 inches (2090 mm)
|width            = 25.98 inches (660 mm)
|height          = 38.39 inches (975 mm)
|seat_height      = 28.74 inches (730 mm)
|dry_weight      =
|wet_weight      = 158.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity    =
|fuel_consumption = 3.30 liters/100 km (30.3 km/l or 71.28 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}


The '''[[BMW]] R26''' was a single cylinder, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1956 and 1960. It could reach a top speed of 80 mph (128 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 6400 RPM.
Built to the same exemplary standards as the Bavarian company's famous flat-twins, the single-cylinder [[BMW|BMW]] first appeared in pre-war days. Indeed, BMW's first new post-war model was a single-cylinder design - the 250cc [[BMW R24|BMW R24]] - which arrived in 1948.  In 1956 [[BMW]] introduced a completely revamped [[thumper]] replacing the [[BMW R25]], the '''R26''' (engine numbers 340 001 – 370 236), with improvements paralleling those introduced at the same time in the boxer twins. The R26 came with an enclosed drive shaft, rear [[swingarm]], and front Earles forks. A new headlight [[nacelle]] came with a sliding black plastic over the ignition key, and the “bell-bottom” front fender was dropped along with the mechanics' hand shifter. The engine of the R26 was bolted directly to the frame, and produced 15 [[hp]] (11 kW).  These machines like other [[single cylinder]] BMW's were famous for their reliability, economy, and quiet operation, a very desirable feature when used for law enforcement in metropolitan areas.
==Engine==
The engine was a [[air cooled]] single cylinder, four-stroke. A 68.0mm [[bore]] x 68.0mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 247.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv). 
==Drive==
The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the single plate dry-cable operated. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.27-18 front [[tire]] and a 3.27-18 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  cartridge while the rear was equipped with a twin shock-swingarm. The R26 was fitted with a 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 38.39 inches (975 mm) long. 
==1959==
<gallery mode='packed-hover'>
File:1959-bmw-r26-0.jpg|1959 BMW R26
File:1959-bmw-r26-1.jpg|1959 BMW R26
File:1959-bmw-r26-2.jpg|1959 BMW R26
File:1959-bmw-r26-3.jpg|1959 BMW R26
File:1959-bmw-r26-4.jpg|1959 BMW R26
File:1959-bmw-r26-5.jpg|1959 BMW R26
File:1959-bmw-r26-6.jpg|1959 BMW R26
File:1959-bmw-r26-7.jpg|1959 BMW R26
File:1959-bmw-r26-8.jpg|1959 BMW R26
</gallery>
==1956 - 1960 BMW R 26==
[[File:bmw-r26-1956-1960-1.jpg|600px|1956 - 1960 BMW R 26]]
[[File:bmw-r26-1956-1960-0.jpg|600px|1956 - 1960 BMW R 26]]
The 1956 BMW R 26 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 247cc, single cylinder powerhouse mated to a four-speed manual transmission, and can reach a maximum power output of 15 horsepower at 6400 rpm. It also boasts laced features such as laced wheels, full fenders, a single, sprung seat, a telescopic fork, a rear suspension composed of a long swing arm with oil pressure dampers, a drum braking system and an exhaust system with a large-diameter muffler.
==In Media==
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{{BMW}}
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
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[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]

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