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{{Motorcycle | [[Image:1960 BMW R-26.jpg|right|thumb|1960 BMW R-26]] | ||
|name = BMW R26 | |||
| | 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. | ||
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{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''BMW R26''' | |||
|image = | |||
|aka = R 26 | |aka = R 26 | ||
|manufacturer = BMW | |manufacturer = [[BMW]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1956 - 1960 | |production = 1956 - 1960 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Classic | |class = [[Classic]] | ||
|engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | |engine = single cylinder, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 68.0mm x 68.0mm | |bore_stroke = 68.0mm x 68.0mm | ||
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|ignition = battery | |ignition = battery | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = 7.5:1 | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 4-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = 3.30 | |fuel_consumption = 3.30 litres/100 km (30.3 km/l or 71.28 mpg) | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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 | 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. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==Chassis== | ==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. | 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. | ||
==1956 - 1960 BMW R 26== | ==1956 - 1960 BMW R 26== | ||
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[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | ||
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[[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1960s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1950s motorcycles]] | ||
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