1936 BMW R4 Series 5

BMW R4 Series 5
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General motorcycle information

Model
BMW R4 Series 5
Year
1936
Category
Allround
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Engine and transmission

Displacement
24.29 cubic inches (398.0 ccm)
Engine type
Single cylinder, 4 stroke
Power
14.0 horsepowers (10.4 kiloWatts) at 4000 RPM
Torque
-
Compression
5.7:1
Bore x stroke
-
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel control
Overhead Valves (OHV)
Cooling system
Air
Gearbox
-
Transmission type, final drive
Shaft drive (cardan)
Starter
Kick
Fuel consumption
3.50 litres/100 km, 28.6 km/l or 67.2 mpg
Top speed
95.0 kmh (59.0 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre
3.50-26.00
Rear tyre
3.50-26.00
Front brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Front brakes diameter
10.98 inches (180.0 mm)
Rear brake
Expanding brake (drum)
Rear brakes diameter
10.98 inches (180.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight
-
Seat height
-
Wheelbase
79.5 inches (1303 mm)
Overall length
120.8 inches (1980 mm)
Overall width
51.9 inches (850 mm)
Overall height
58.5 inches (959 mm)
Ground clearance
-
Fuel capacity
3.17 gallons (12.0 litres)
Oil capacity
-

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