General İnformation |
| Model |
BMW R51 3 |
| Year |
1952 |
| Category |
Allround |
Engine and transmission |
| Displacement |
494.00 ccm (30.14 cubic inches) |
| Power |
24.07 HP (17.6 kW)) @ 5800 RPM |
| Top speed |
135.0 km/h (83.9 mph) |
| Compression |
6.3:1 |
| Bore x stroke |
68.0 x 68.0 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches) |
| Fuel system |
Carburettor. 22mm |
| Fuel control |
Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Lubrication system |
Wet sump |
| Cooling system |
Air |
| Gearbox |
4-speed |
| Transmission type, final drive |
Shaft drive (cardan) |
| Fuel consumption |
4.50 litres/100 km (22.2 km/l or 52.27 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases |
104.4 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission) |
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels |
| Frame type |
Steel single cradle |
| Front suspension |
Cartridge |
| Rear suspension |
Telscopic |
| Frame |
3.50-19.00 |
| Front tyre |
3.50-19.00 |
| Rear tyre |
3.50-19.00 |
| Front brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake). Duplex |
| Front brakes diamete |
200 mm (7.9 inches) |
| Rear brakes |
Expanding brake (drum brake). Simplex |
| rear_brakes_diameter |
200 mm (7.9 inches) |
Physical measures and capacities |
| Weight incl. oil, gas, etc |
190.0 kg (418.9 pounds) |
| Overall height |
985 mm (38.8 inches) |
| Overall length |
2,130 mm (83.9 inches) |
| Overall width |
790 mm (31.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase |
1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Fuel capacity |
17.00 litres (4.49 gallons) |
Other specifications |
| Starter |
Kick |
| Carrying capacity |
355kg-600kg with sidecar |
