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{{Motorcycle | |||
|name = BMW R 5 | |||
|photo=bmw-r-5-2-1937-1937-2.jpg | |||
|aka = | |||
|manufacturer = BMW | |||
|parent_company = | |||
|production = 1937 | |||
|model_year = | |||
|predecessor = | |||
|successor = | |||
|class = Classic | |||
|engine = air-cooled, four-stroke, two cylinder, OHV | |||
|bore_stroke = 68.6mm x 68.6mm | |||
|compression = 6.7:1 | |||
|top_speed = | |||
|power = 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 5500RPM | |||
|torque = | |||
|ignition = | |||
|spark_plug = | |||
|battery = | |||
|transmission = Gear box: 4-speed, manual <br> | |||
Final Drive: [[shaft]] <br> | |||
Clutch: dry, single plate <br> | |||
|frame = | |||
|suspension =Front: telescopic fork <br> | |||
Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat | |||
|brakes =Front: 200mm drum <br>Rear: 200mm drum | |||
|front_tire = {{tire|3.00 x 19}} | |||
|rear_tire = {{tire|3.50 x 19}} | |||
|rake_trail = | |||
|wheelbase = | |||
|length = | |||
|width = | |||
|height = | |||
|seat_height = | |||
|dry_weight = | |||
|wet_weight = 175.0 kg | |||
|fuel_capacity = 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) | |||
|oil_capacity = | |||
|fuel_consumption = | |||
|turning_radius = | |||
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}} | |||
The '''[[BMW]] R 5''' was a air-cooled, four-stroke, two cylinder, OHV Classic [[motorcycle]] produced by [[BMW]] in 1937. Claimed [[horsepower]] was 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 5500 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 4-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate. | |||
==Chassis== | |||
It came with a 3.00 x 19 front [[tire]] and a 3.50 x 19 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 200mm drum in the front and a 200mm drum in the rear. The front suspension was a telescopic fork while the rear was equipped with a hard-tail, sprung seat. The R 5 was fitted with a 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) fuel tank. | |||
==1937 BMW R 5== | |||
[[File:bmw-r-5-2-1937-1937-2.jpg|600px|1937 BMW R 5]] | |||
[[File:bmw-r-5-2-1937-1937-1.jpg|600px|1937 BMW R 5]] | |||
[[File:bmw-r-5-2-1937-1937-0.jpg|600px|1937 BMW R 5]] | |||
The 1937 MY BMW R 5 has at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 494cc, two cylinder flat twin powerhouse paired to a four-speed manual transmission that can produce a claimed 24 horsepower and 5500 rpm. Standard features include laced wheels, a hard-tail rear suspension with a sprung seat, a telescopic front fork, an exhaust system with a large-diameter muffler, wide handlebars, a rear luggage rack, full fenders, analogue dials and a large, round headlamp. | |||
[[Category:Classic motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | |||
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]] | |||