1940 BMW R12 Single Carb

BMW R12 Single Carb
Picture credits: BMW. Click for large image of the 1940 BMW R12 Single Carb

General motorcycle information

Model
BMW R12 Single Carb
Year
1940
Category
Allround
Rating
Rate this bike

Engine and transmission

Displacement
45.46 cubic inches (745.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
18.0 horsepowers (13.4 kiloWatts) at 3400 RPM
Torque
-
Compression
5.2:1
Bore x stroke
4.76 x 4.76 inches (78.0 x 78.0 mm)
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Standing valves
Cooling system
-
Gearbox
-
Transmission type, final drive
-
Starter
Kick
Fuel consumption
3.40 litres/100 km, 29.4 km/l or 69.2 mpg
Top speed
110.0 kmh (68.4 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
3.5-19
Rear tyre
3.5-19
Front brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Front brakes diameter
12.20 inches (200.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
12.20 inches (200.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
84.2 inches (1380 mm)
Overall length
128.1 inches (2100 mm)
Overall width
54.9 inches (900 mm)
Overall height
57.4 inches (940 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
3.70 gallons (14.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

Further motorcycle information

More specs
All technical data from Bikez.com.
Rating
Detailed 1940 BMW R12 Single Carb rating
Ask questions
Join the 1940 BMW R12 Single Carb discussion group
Insurance costs
Get estimated US insurance cost with a quote from Insurifinder.com.