BMW R32
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.
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| BMW R32 | |
| Manufacturer | |
|---|---|
| Also called | R 32 |
| Production | 1923 - 1926 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.0mm x 68.0mm |
| Compression ratio | 5.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 59 mph (95 km/h) |
| Horsepower | 8.45 HP (6.3 KW) @ 3200RPM |
| Ignition | magneto |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-speed Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) |
| Suspension | Front: leading link Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat |
| Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front Tire | 2.99-26 |
| Rear Tire | 2.99-26 |
| Wheelbase | 54.33 inches (1380 mm) |
| Length | 82.68 inches (2100 mm) |
| Width | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
| Height | 37.4 inches (950 mm) |
| Weight | 122.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel Capacity | 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) |
| Fuel Consumption | 3.00 liters/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
IntroEdit
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.
EngineEdit
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke. A 68.0mm bore x 68.0mm stroke result in a displacement of just 494.0 cubic centimeters. Fuel was supplied via a overhead valves (ohv).
DriveEdit
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the single plate dry-cable operated.
ChassisEdit
It came with a 2.99-26 front tire and a 2.99-26 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 leading link while the rear was equipped with a hard-tail, sprung seat. The R32 was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.33 inches (1380 mm) long.
1923 - 1926 BMW R 32Edit
1923 - 1926 BMW R 32
1923 - 1926 BMW R 32
1923 - 1926 BMW R 32
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.