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{{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | {{DISPLAYTITLE:{{PAGENAME}}: history, specs, pictures}} | ||
{{Motorcycle | {{Motorcycle | ||
|name = BMW R57 | |name = BMW R57 | ||
|photo = bmw-r-57-1928-1930-0.jpg | |||
|aka = | |aka = | ||
|manufacturer = BMW | |manufacturer = BMW | ||
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|predecessor = | |predecessor = | ||
|successor = | |successor = | ||
|class = | |class = Classic | ||
|engine = two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | |engine = air-cooled,two cylinder boxer, four-stroke | ||
|bore_stroke = | |bore_stroke = | ||
|compression = | |compression = 5.8:1 | ||
|top_speed = 71 mph (115 km/h) | |top_speed = 71 mph (115 km/h) | ||
|power = 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4000RPM | |power = 17.57 HP (13.1 KW) @ 4000RPM | ||
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|competition = | |competition = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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==Chassis== | ==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. | 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. | ||
==1928 - 1930 BMW R 57== | |||
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File:bmw-r-57-1928-1930-2.jpg|600px|1928 - 1930 BMW R 57 | |||
File:bmw-r-57-1928-1930-1.jpg|600px|1928 - 1930 BMW R 57 | |||
File:bmw-r-57-1928-1930-0.jpg|600px|1928 - 1930 BMW R 57 | |||
</gallery> | |||
The 1928 BMW R 57 has, at its heart, an air-cooled, four-stroke, 494cc, twin cylinder powerplant paired to a four-speed manual transmission and can reach a maximum power output of 18 horsepower at 4000 rpm. This classic machine from the House of Munich had standard fittings such as a plate spring front fork, a rigid rear suspension with a sprung single seat, a rear luggage rack, a small headlamp, laced wheels, a center stand, a front drum brake coupled to a block brake in the rear and a 12-liter (3.3-gallon) fuel tank. | |||
[[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | [[Category:BMW motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1920s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1920s motorcycles]] | ||
[[Category:1930s motorcycles]] | [[Category:1930s motorcycles]] | ||