BMW R 52
| Manufacturer | BMW |
|---|---|
| Production | 1929 |
| Class | Classic |
| Engine | air-cooled, four-stroke, single vertical cylinder, SV |
| Bore / Stroke | 63.5mm x 63.5mm |
| Compression ratio | 5.0:1 |
| Horse Power | 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 3400RPM |
| Transmission | Gear box: 3-speed, manual Final Drive: shaft |
| Suspension | Front: plate spring fork Rear: hard-tail, sprung seat |
| Brakes | Front: 150mm drum Rear: block brake |
| Front Tire | 26 x 3.5 |
| Rear Tire | 26 x 3.5 |
| Weight | (dry), 152.0 kg (wet) |
| Manuals | Service Manual |
| Tech Specs · Brochures · Reviews · Ads · Videos | |
The BMW R 52 was a air-cooled, four-stroke, single vertical cylinder, SV Classic motorcycle produced by BMW in 1929. Claimed horsepower was 11.94 HP (8.9 KW) @ 3400 RPM.
Engine
A 63.5mm bore x 63.5mm stroke result in a displacement of just 486.0 cubic centimeters.
Drive
The bike has a 3-speed, manual transmission. Power was moderated via the dry, single plate.
Chassis
It came with a 26 x 3.5 front tire and a 26 x 3.5 rear tire. Stopping was achieved via 150mm drum in the front and a block brake in the rear. The front suspension was a plate spring fork while the rear was equipped with a hard-tail, sprung seat.
1929 BMW R 52
The 1928 BMW R 52 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 486cc, single vertical cylinder engine mated to a three-speed manual transmission and can produce 12 horsepower at 3400 rpm. It comes with a plate spring fork, a hard-tail rear suspension, a sprung, single saddle, a front drum brake coupled to a block brake in the rear, laced wheels, a large headlamp, full fenders and a rear luggage rack.