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|bore_stroke      = 68.6mm x 68.6mm
|bore_stroke      = 68.6mm x 68.6mm
|compression      = 6.2:1
|compression      = 6.2:1
|top_speed        =
|top_speed        = 71 mph (115 km/h)
|power            = 15.96 HP (11.9 KW) @ 4000RPM
|power            = 15.96 HP (11.9 KW) @ 4000RPM
|torque          =
|torque          =
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|oil_capacity    =
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|fuel_consumption =
|fuel_consumption = 4.00 litres/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg)
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|related          =
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[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R37]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R37]]
[[Category:1920s motorcycles]]
[[Category:1920s motorcycles]]
{{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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[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
[[Category:1920s motorcycles]]
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Revision as of 16:43, 12 June 2019

BMW R 37
1925 - 1927 BMW R 37
Manufacturer BMW
Production 1925
Class Classic
Engine air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, OHV
Bore / Stroke 68.6mm x 68.6mm
Compression ratio 6.2:1
Top speed 71 mph (115 km/h)
Horse Power 15.96 HP (11.9 KW) @ 4000RPM
Transmission Gear box: 3 speed, manual
Clutch: dry, single plate
Suspension Front: twin cantilever spring
Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat
Brakes Front: 150mm drum
Rear: block brake
Front Tire 26 x 3.00
Rear Tire 26 x 3.00
Wheelbase 54.33 inches (1380 mm)
Dimensions L 82.68 inches (2100 mm)
W 31.5 inches (800 mm)
Weight  (dry), 134.0 kg (wet)
Fuel consumption 4.00 litres/100 km (25.0 km/l or 58.81 mpg)
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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

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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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