Editing BMW R37

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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''BMW R 37'''
|image            = [[File:bmw-r-37-1925-1927-0.jpg|frameless|1925 - 1927 BMW R 37]]
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = [[BMW]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1925
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            = [[Classic]]
|engine           = air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, OHV
|bore_stroke      = 68.6mm x 68.6mm
|compression      = 6.2:1
|top_speed        =
|power            = 15.96 HP (11.9 KW) @ 4000RPM
|torque           =
|ignition         =
|spark_plug       =
|battery          =
|transmission     = Gear box: 3 speed, manual <br>
Clutch: dry, single plate <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: twin cantilever spring <br>
Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat
|brakes           =Front: 150mm drum <br>Rear: block brake
|front_tire       = {{tire|26 x 3.00}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|26 x 3.00}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 54.33 inches (1380 mm)
|length           = 82.68 inches (2100 mm)
|width            = 31.5 inches (800 mm)
|height           =
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 134.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    =
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption =
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}

The '''[[BMW]] R 37''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, OHV Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] in 1925. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 15.96 HP (11.9 KW) @ 4000 RPM.  

==Engine==
A 68.6mm [[bore]] x 68.6mm [[stroke]] result in a [[displacement]] of just 494.0 cubic centimeters.  

==Drive==
The bike has a 3 speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 26 x 3.00 front [[tire]] and a 26 x 3.00 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 150mm drum in the front and a block [[brake]] in the rear. The front suspension was a  twin cantilever spring while the rear was equipped with a hard-tail, sprung seat. The wheelbase was 54.33 inches (1380 mm) long.  

==1925 - 1927 BMW R 37==
<gallery>
File:1925-BMW-R37.jpg|600px|1925 BMW R37
File:1925-BMW-R37-Left-Side.jpg|thumb|right|1925 BMW R37 Left Side
File:1925-BMW-R37-Engine-Right-side.jpg|thumb|right|1925 BMW R37 Engine Right side
File:1925-BMW-R37-Engine-left-side.jpg|thumb|right|1925 BMW R37 Engine left side
File:1925-BMW-R37-drive-shaft.jpg|thumb|right|1925 BMW R37 drive shaft
File:1925-BMW-R37-Handlebars.jpg|thumb|right|1925 BMW R37 Handlebars
</gallery>
<ref name=Discovery>{{cite web | url= https://www.mecum.com/lots/LV0119-362329/1925-bmw-r37/ | work= Mecum| title= 1925 BMW R37 Auction}}</ref>



The 1925 BMW R 37 comes with features such as front and rear luggage racks, laced wheels with whitewall tires mounted on them, a cantilever spring front suspension coupled to a hard-tail in the rear, a single, sprung saddle, a front drum brake and a block brake in the rear, a center stand and pull-back handlebars. In the engine department it sports an air-cooled, four-stroke, 494cc, boxer twin cylinder engine mated to a three-speed manual transmission and can produce a claimed 16 horsepower at 4000 rpm.
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{{Infobox Motorcycle
|name             = '''BMW R37'''
|image            =
|aka              = 
|manufacturer     = [[BMW]]
|parent_company   =
|production       = 1925 - 1926
|model_year       =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine           = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 68.0mm x 68.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 71 mph (115 km/h)
|power            = 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 4000RPM
|torque           =
|fuel_system      = carburettor. 26mm
|ignition         = bosh magento
|spark_plug       =
|battery          = 6.2:1
|transmission     = Gear box: 3-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br>
Clutch: single plate dry-cable operated <br>

|frame            =
|suspension       =Front: leading link <br>
Rear: rigid
|brakes           =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>
|front_tire       = {{tire|2.99-26}} 
|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|2.99-26}} 
|rake_trail       =
|wheelbase        = 54.33 inches (1380 mm)
|length           = 82.68 inches (2100 mm)
|width            = 31.5 inches (800 mm)
|height           = 37.4 inches (950 mm)
|seat_height      =
|dry_weight       =
|wet_weight       = 134.0 kg
|fuel_capacity    = 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters)
|oil_capacity     =
|fuel_consumption = 4.00 litres/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg)
|turning_radius   =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}

The '''[[BMW]] R37''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[BMW]] between 1925 and 1926. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 15.69 HP (11.7 KW) @ 4000 RPM.  

==Engine==
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).  

==Drive==
The bike has a 3-speed transmission. Power was moderated via the single plate dry-cable operated.  

==Chassis==
It came with a 2.99-26 front [[tire]] and a 2.99-26 rear tire. The front suspension was a  leading link while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The R37 was fitted with a 3.7 Gallon (14.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 54.33 inches (1380 mm) long.  
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