Editing BMW R42

[[Image:1926-BMW-R42.jpg|left|thumb|1926 BMW R42]]
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[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R42, BMW]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
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-{{Motorcycle
+[[Image:1926-BMW-R42.jpg|left|thumb|1926 BMW R42]]
-|name             = BMW R42
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-|photo=bmw-r-42-1926-1928-1.jpg
-|aka              =
-|manufacturer     = BMW
-|parent_company   =
-|production       = 1926 - 1928
-|model_year       =
-|predecessor      =
-|successor        =
-|class            = Classic
-|engine           = air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, SV
-|bore_stroke      = 68.6mm x 68.6mm
-|compression      = 4.9:1
-|top_speed        = 59 mph (95 km/h)
-|power            = 11.67 HP (8.7 KW) @ 3400RPM
-|torque           =
-|fuel_system      = carburetor. 20mm BMW spezial
-|ignition         =
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-|spark_plug       =
-|battery          =
-|transmission     = Gear box: 3 speed, manual <br>
-Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br>
-Clutch: dry, single plate <br>
-|frame            =
+[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R42, BMW]]
-|suspension       =Front: plate spring, 5 laminae <br>
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-Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat
-|brakes           =Front: 150mm drum <br>Rear: external shoe [[brake]] at gearing (on cardan shaft)
-|front_tire       = {{tire|27 x 3.5}}
-|rear_tire   	  = {{tire|27 x 3.5}}
-|rake_trail       =
-|wheelbase        = 55.51 inches (1410 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       = 126.0 kg
-|fuel_capacity    =
-|oil_capacity     =
-|fuel_consumption =
-|turning_radius   =
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-|competition      =
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-The '''[[BMW]] R 42''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, boxer twin cylinder, SV Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] in 1926. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 3400 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 27 x 3.5 front [[tire]] and a 27 x 3.5 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 150mm drum in the front and a external shoe brake at gearing (on cardan shaft) in the rear. The front suspension was a  plate spring, 5 laminae while the rear was equipped with a hard-tail, sprung seat. The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long.
-==1926 - 1928 BMW R 42==
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-File:bmw-r-42-1926-1928-1.jpg|600px|1926 - 1928 BMW R 42
-File:bmw-r-42-1926-1928-0.jpg|600px|1926 - 1928 BMW R 42
-File:1926-BMW-R42.jpg|left|thumb|1926 BMW R42
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-The R 42 from the House of Munich had, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 494cc, boxer twin cylinder engine mated to a three-speed manual transmission, and could reach a claimed maximum power output of 12 horsepower at 3400 rpm. Standard features included laced wheels, long fenders, a small headlamp, wide handlebars, a plate string front fork, a rigid rear suspension with a sprung seat, a rear luggage rack that could be transformed in a passenger seat, and a front drum brake.
-[[Category:Classic motorcycles]]
-[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
-[[Category:1920s motorcycles]]