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Italia1953 BMW R68
General motorcycle information
Engine and transmission
Displacement
36.25 cubic inches (594.0 ccm)
Engine type
Two cylinder boxer, 4 stroke
Power
35.9 horsepowers (26.8 kiloWatts)
at 7000 RPM
Torque
-
Compression
8.1:1
Bore x stroke
4.39 x 4.45 inches (72.0 x 73.0 mm)
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
4-speed
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Kick
Fuel consumption
4.60 litres/100 km, 21.7 km/l or 51.1 mpg
Top speed
-
Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels
Front tyre
-
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
-
Wet weight
445.3 pounds (202.0 kg)
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
85.4 inches (1400 mm)
Overall length
130.0 inches (2130 mm)
Overall width
44.2 inches (725 mm)
Overall height
60.1 inches (985 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
4.49 gallons (17.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-
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