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BMW R 16 series 1 1929 — Specs & Overview
Specifications and model details
The BMW R 16 series 1 is a Motorcycle motorcycle produced between 1929. Developed by BMW from DE, it represents the motorcycle class and carries the characteristics typical of its production period.
Wet weight
165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
Fuel capacity
14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Key features
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Technical specifications
Engine
Engine type
Twin, four-stroke
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)
Lubrication system
Forced feed
Transmission
Clutch
Doble plate-dry
Chassis
Frame type
Pressed steel
Front suspension
Plate spring
Rear suspension
Rigid-
Front tire
26-3.5
Rear tire
26-3.5
Front brakes
Expanding brake (drum brake)
Front brakes diameter
200 mm (7.9 inches)
Wheels
Spoked
Wheelbase
1380 mm (54.3 inches)
Dimensions & weight
Wet weight
165.0 kg (363.8 pounds)
Overall height
950 mm (37.4 inches)
Overall length
2100 mm (82.7 inches)
Overall width
890 mm (35.0 inches)
Fuel capacity
14.00 litres (3.70 US gallons)
Other
Motorcycle name
BMW R 16 series 1
Model year
1929
Category
Custom / cruiser
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Displacement
736.0 ccm (44.91 cubic inches)
Power output
25.0 HP (18.2 kW)) @ 4000 RPM
Ignition
Magneto
Greenhouse gases
116.0 CO2 g/km. (CO2 - Carbon dioxide emission)
Diameter
55 mm (2.2 inches)
Seat
Spring-mounted seat
Modifications compared to previous model
The frame was changed to a pressed steel type- inspired by Ernst Neumann Neander
Performance
Top speed
120.0 km/h (74.6 mph)
Fuel consumption
5.00 litres/100 km (20.0 km/l or 47.04 mpg)