BMW R57: history, specs, pictures
The BMW R57 was a two cylinder boxer, four-stroke standard produced by BMW between 1928 and 1930. It could reach a top speed of 71 mph (115 km/h). Claimed horsepower was 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4000 RPM.
Manufacturer | BMW |
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Production | 1928 - 1930 |
Engine | two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
Top speed | 71 mph (115 km/h) |
Horse Power | 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4000RPM |
Fuel system | carburettor. 24mm bing |
Battery | 5.8:1 |
Transmission | Final Drive: shaft drive (cardan) Clutch: dry-single plate-cable operated |
Suspension | Front: leading link Rear: long swingarm-oil pressure shocks |
Brakes | Front: expanding brake (drum brake) Rear: expanding brake (drum brake) |
Front Tire | 3.50-26.00 |
Rear Tire | 3.50-26.00 |
Wheelbase | 55.12 inches (1400 mm) |
Dimensions | L 82.68 inches (2100 mm) W 31.5 inches (800 mm) H 37.4 inches (950 mm) |
Weight | (dry), 195.0 kg (wet) |
Fuel capacity | 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) |
Fuel consumption | 4.20 litres/100 km (23.8 km/l or 56.00 mpg) |
Manuals | Service Manual |
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Engine
The engine was a air cooled two cylinder boxer, four-stroke.
Drive
Power was moderated via the dry-single plate-cable operated.
Chassis
It came with a 3.50-26.00 front tire and a 3.50-26.00 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 long swingarm-oil pressure shocks. The R57 was fitted with a 3.17 Gallon (12.00 Liters) fuel tank. The wheelbase was 55.12 inches (1400 mm) long.