BMW R 5
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Production | 1937 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, two cylinder, OHV |
| Bore / Stroke | 68.6mm x 68.6mm |
| Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Horse Power | 24.0 HP (17.9 KW) @ 5500RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 4-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: telescopic fork Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat |
| Brakes | Front: 200mm drum Rear: 200mm drum |
| Front Tire | 3.00 x 19 |
| Rear Tire | 3.50 x 19 |
| Weight | (dry), 175.0 kg (wet) |
| Fuel capacity | 1.06 Gallon (4.00 Liters) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
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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
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.