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#Redirect [[BMW R5]]
 
{{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  =
|related          =
|competition      =
}}
 
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]]

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