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{{Motorcycle | ==Intro== | ||
|name = BMW R32 | [[Image:R32-pn.jpg|thumb|A 1923 [[BMW motorcycles|BMW R32]], with a shaft-drive, [[Flat-twin|boxer twin]] engine]] | ||
| | The R32 was the first [[BMW]] [[motorcycle]] ever manufactured. It was powered by a boxer engine that produced 8bhp at 3300 [[RPM]]. It was a rather expensive motorcycle but sold well due to it's clever design and nice fit and finish. | ||
[[Image:1923-BMW-R32.jpg|left|thumb|1923 BMW R32]] | |||
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[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R32]] | |||
[[Category:BMW R series]] | |||
{{Infobox Motorcycle | |||
|name = '''BMW R32''' | |||
|image = | |||
|aka = R 32 | |aka = R 32 | ||
|manufacturer = BMW | |manufacturer = [[BMW]] | ||
|parent_company = | |parent_company = | ||
|production = 1923 - 1926 | |production = 1923 - 1926 | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = Classic | |class = [[Classic]] | ||
|engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | |engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = 68.0mm x 68.0mm | |bore_stroke = 68.0mm x 68.0mm | ||
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|ignition = magneto | |ignition = magneto | ||
|spark_plug = | |spark_plug = | ||
|battery = | |battery = 5.1:1 | ||
|transmission = Gear box: 3-speed <br> | |transmission = Gear box: 3-speed <br> | ||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | Final Drive: [[shaft]] drive (cardan) <br> | ||
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|fuel_capacity = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) | |fuel_capacity = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) | ||
|oil_capacity = | |oil_capacity = | ||
|fuel_consumption = 3.00 | |fuel_consumption = 3.00 litres/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg) | ||
|turning_radius = | |turning_radius = | ||
|related = | |related = | ||
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The '''[[BMW]] R32''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1923 and 1926. It could reach a top speed of 59 mph (95 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 8.45 HP (6.3 KW) @ 3200 RPM. | The '''[[BMW]] R32''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] between 1923 and 1926. It could reach a top speed of 59 mph (95 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 8.45 HP (6.3 KW) @ 3200 RPM. | ||
==Engine== | ==Engine== | ||
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==1923 - 1926 BMW R 32== | ==1923 - 1926 BMW R 32== | ||
[[File:bmw-r32-1923-1926-4.jpg|600px|1923 - 1926 BMW R 32]] | |||
File:bmw-r32-1923-1926-4.jpg|600px|1923 - 1926 BMW R 32 | [[File:bmw-r32-1923-1926-3.jpg|600px|1923 - 1926 BMW R 32]] | ||
File:bmw-r32-1923-1926-3.jpg|600px|1923 - 1926 BMW R 32 | [[File:bmw-r32-1923-1926-2.jpg|600px|1923 - 1926 BMW R 32]] | ||
File:bmw-r32-1923-1926-2.jpg|600px|1923 - 1926 BMW R 32 | [[File:bmw-r32-1923-1926-1.jpg|600px|1923 - 1926 BMW R 32]] | ||
File:bmw-r32-1923-1926-1.jpg|600px|1923 - 1926 BMW R 32 | [[File:bmw-r32-1923-1926-0.jpg|600px|1923 - 1926 BMW R 32]] | ||
The 1923 BMW R 32 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 494cc, single vertical cylinder engine mated to a three-speed manual transmission, capable of producing 8.5 horsepower at 3200 rpm. This machine also came with laced wheels, a center stand, a parallelogram front suspension coupled to a hard-tail rear, a single sprung seat, a rear luggage rack, drum brakes in the front and in the rear, a front luggage rack, a small headlight and wide handlebars. | |||
==In Media== | ==In Media== | ||
* [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-history-of-bmw-the-definitive-story#bmw-r32 The History of BMW: The Definitive Story] | * [https://motopixel.org/pixel/the-history-of-bmw-the-definitive-story#bmw-r32 The History of BMW: The Definitive Story] | ||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | [[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1920s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1920s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:Motorcycles needing images]] |