1956 BMW R25 3

General motorcycle information

Model

BMW R25 3

Year

1956

Engine and transmission

Displacement

15.07 cubic inches (247.0 ccm)

Engine type

Single cylinder, 4 stroke

Power

13.1 horsepowers (9.7 kiloWatts) at 5800 RPM

Torque

Compression

7.1:1

Bore x stroke

4.15 x 4.15 inches (68.0 x 68.0 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

2.90 litres/100 km, 34.5 km/l or 81.1 mpg

Top speed

88.0 kmh (54.7 mph)

Chassis, suspension, brakes and wheels

Front tyre

3.27-18

Rear tyre

3.27-18

Front brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Front brakes diameter

9.76 inches (160.0 mm)

Rear brake

Expanding brake (drum)

Rear brakes diameter

9.76 inches (160.0 mm)

Physical measures and capacities

Dry weight

Wet weight

330.7 pounds (150.0 kg)

Seat height

44.5 inches (730 mm)

Wheelbase

81.5 inches (1335 mm)

Overall length

126.0 inches (2065 mm)

Overall width

46.4 inches (760 mm)

Overall height

43.3 inches (710 mm)

Ground clearance

5.6 inches (92 mm)

Fuel capacity

3.17 gallons (12.0 litres)

Oil capacity

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