Difference between revisions of "BMW R26"

**BMW R26**
	BMW R26
Manufacturer	BMW
Also called	R 26
Production	1956 - 1960
Class	Classic
Engine	single cylinder, four-stroke
Bore / Stroke	68.0mm x 68.0mm
Compression ratio	7.5:1
Top Speed	80 mph (128 km/h)
Horsepower	14.62 HP (10.9 KW) @ 6400RPM
Ignition	battery
Transmission	Gear box: 4-speed ; Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) ; Clutch: single plate dry-cable operated ;
Suspension	Front: cartridge ; Rear: twin shock-swingarm
Brakes	Front: expanding brake (drum brake) ; Rear: expanding brake (drum brake)
Front Tire	3.27-18
Rear Tire	3.27-18
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)
Weight	158.0 kg (wet)
Fuel Capacity	3.96 Gallon (15.00 Liters)
Fuel Consumption	3.30 liters/100 km (30.3 km/l or 71.28 mpg)
Manuals	Service Manual

Latest revision as of 20:12, 23 November 2019

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 first appeared in pre-war days. Indeed, BMW's first new post-war model was a single-cylinder design - the 250cc 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[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

The bike has a 4-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the single plate dry-cable operated.

Chassis[edit | edit source]

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[edit | edit source]

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1956 - 1960 BMW R 26[edit | edit source]

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.

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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).
+{{Motorcycle
+|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==
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/thompson-square-everything-i-shouldnt-be-thinking#bmw-r26 Thompson Square: Everything I Shouldn't Be Thinking About]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/les-bonnes-causes#bmw-r26 Les bonnes causes]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/der-staat-gegen-fritz-bauer#bmw-r26 Der Staat gegen Fritz Bauer]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/muerte-de-un-quinqui#bmw-r26 Muerte de un quinqui]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/jeu-de-massacre#bmw-r26 Jeu de massacre]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/mission-impossible#bmw-r26 Mission: Impossible]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-rosel-vom-schwarzwald#bmw-r26 Die Rosel vom Schwarzwald]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/is-that-thing-diesel#bmw-r26 Is That Thing Diesel?]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-hamburger-krankheit#bmw-r26 Die Hamburger Krankheit]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/i-cesaroni#bmw-r26 I Cesaroni]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/un-sudario-a-la-medida#bmw-r26 Un sudario a la medida]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/flucht-nach-berlin#bmw-r26 Flucht nach Berlin]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/eto-sladkoe-slovo-svoboda#bmw-r26 Eto sladkoe slovo - svoboda!]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/die-groe-flatter#bmw-r26 Die große Flatter]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/tres-de-la-cruz-roja#bmw-r26 Tres de la Cruz Roja]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/in-gefahr-und-groter-not-bringt-der-mittelweg-den#bmw-r26 In Gefahr und größter Not bringt der Mittelweg den Tod]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/der-jugendrichter#bmw-r26 Der Jugendrichter]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/kriminal#bmw-r26 Kriminal]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/torn-curtain#bmw-r26 Torn Curtain]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/butter-bei-die-fische#bmw-r26 Butter bei die Fische]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/snuff#bmw-r26 Snuff]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/si-fulano-fuese-mengano#bmw-r26 Si Fulano fuese Mengano]
+* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/nuoruus-vauhdissa#bmw-r26 Nuoruus vauhdissa]
+{{BMW}}
+[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
+[[Category:BMW R series]]
+[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
 [[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
+[[Category:1960s motorcycles]]
+[[Category:1950s motorcycles]]