General İnformation |
| Model |
BMW R 16 series 1 |
| Year |
1929 |
| Category |
Custom - Cruiser |
Engine and transmission |
| Displacement |
736.00 ccm (44.91 cubic inches) |
| Power |
25.00 HP (18.2 kW)) @ 4000 RPM |
| Top speed |
120.0 km/h (74.6 mph) |
| Compression |
6.5:1 |
| Bore x stroke |
83.0 x 68.0 mm (3.3 x 2.7 inches) |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. BMW triple 26mm |
| Fuel control |
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition |
Magneto |
| Lubrication system |
Forced feed |
| Fuel consumption |
5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
| Frame type |
Pressed steel |
| Front suspension |
Plate spring |
| Rear suspension |
Rigid- |
| Frame |
26-3.5 |
| Front tyre |
26-3.5 |
| Rear tyre |
26-3.5 |
| Front brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front brakes diamete |
200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| rear_brakes_diameter |
55 mm (2.2 inches) |
| Seat |
Spring-mounted seat |
Physical measures and capacities |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc |
165.0 kg (363.8 pounds) |
| Overall height |
950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width |
890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Fuel capacity |
14.00 litres (3.70 gallons) |
Other specifications |
| Modifications compared to previous model |
The frame was changed to a pressed steel type- inspired by Ernst Neumann Neander |
