BMW R39 Motorcycle
 
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Model BMW R39 (Internal - M40)
Engine Type Single
Years in Production 1925 - 1937
Number Sold 855
Followed on from This was the first BMW Single
Capacity 247cc
Bore x Stroke 68mm x 68mm
Power @ RPM 6 bhp at 4000 rpm
Top Speed 62 miles per hour
Compression 6.0:1 OHV
Fuel System Single carburettor by BMW
Oil and Lubrication Force feed, Geared pump
Gears & Ratios 3
Clutch Single plate, dry clutch
Drive & Ratios Shaft - ratios 6-9.28-13.7
Electrical System Bosch magneto Type G. 1.8v, 15W
Frame Type Twin loop, tubes
Front Suspension Four layer, plate spring
Rear Suspension Rigid
Front Brakes Drum, internal 150mm shoe
Rear Brakes External on cardan shaft, shoe
Rims 27 x 3.5
Front Tyre 27 x 3.5
Rear Tyre 27 x 3.5
Size LxWxH 2050mm x 800mm x 950mm
Wheel Base
Tank Size 10 litres
Fuel Consumption 2.5 l per 100km
Oil Consumption 1.5 l per 1000 km
Weight with Fuel 110 kg
Maximum Loading
Colours Black with white pin stripe
Famous Riders
Other Notes Originally produced with no front brake.
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