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[[Image:1926-BMW-R42.jpg|left|thumb|1926 BMW R42]]
[[Image:1926-BMW-R42.jpg|left|thumb|1926 BMW R42]]
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[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R42, BMW]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles|R42, BMW]]
[[Category:BMW R series]]
{{Motorcycle
|name            = BMW R42
|photo=1926-BMW-R42.jpg
|aka              =
|manufacturer    = BMW
|parent_company  =
|production      = 1926 - 1928
|model_year      =
|predecessor      =
|successor        =
|class            =
|engine          = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
|bore_stroke      = 68.0mm x 68.0mm
|compression      =
|top_speed        = 59 mph (95 km/h)
|power            = 11.67 HP (8.7 KW) @ 3400RPM
|torque          =
|fuel_system      = carburetor. 20mm bmw spezial
|ignition        =
|spark_plug      =
|battery          =
|transmission    = Gear box: 3-speed <br>
Final Drive: [[shaft drive]] (cardan) <br>
Clutch: dry-single plate-cable operated <br>
|frame            =
|suspension      =Front: leading link <br>
Rear: rigid
|brakes          =Front: expanding [[brake]] (drum brake) <br>
|front_tire      = {{tire|3.5-26}}
|rear_tire    = {{tire|3.5-26}}
|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 = 3.00 liters/100 km (33.3 km/l or 78.41 mpg)
|turning_radius  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
The '''[[BMW]] R42''' was a two cylinder boxer, [[four-stroke]] standard produced by [[BMW]] between 1926 and 1928. It could reach a top speed of 59 mph (95 km/h). Claimed [[horsepower]] was 11.67 HP (8.7 KW) @ 3400 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 dry-single plate-cable operated. 
==Chassis==
It came with a 3.5-26 front [[tire]] and a 3.5-26 rear tire. The front suspension was a  leading link while the rear was equipped with a rigid. The wheelbase was 55.51 inches (1410 mm) long. 
[[Category:standard motorcycles]]
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]]
[[Category:1920s motorcycles]]
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