BMW R 16 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
BMW R 16

Year:
1929-34

Engine:
Four stroke,
two cylinder flat twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity:
735 cc / 44.9 cu in.

Bore x Stroke:
63 x 68 mm

Compression Ratio:
6.75:1

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Induction:
1 carburetor Type BMW Spezial ∅26 mm  (1932:
2 x carburettor Amal type 6/011 RH & LH)

Ignition:
Magneto ignition

Starting :
Kick

Generator:

Bosch magneto generator D2L or magneto ignition FF2

Clutch:
Double plates, dry

Max Power :
18.6 kW / 25 hp @ 4000 rpm

Transmission:
3 Speed

Final
Drive:
Shaft

Gear Ratio:
1st 2.83 / 2nd 1.55 / 3rd 1.08:1

Frame:
Twin loop pressed steel frame

Front Suspension:
Plate spring, 9 laminae

Rear Suspension:
Rigid, spring loaded saddle

Front Brake:
∅200mm Drum

Rear Brakes:

Cardan brake

Front Tyre:
3.50
x 19″

Rear Tyre:

3.50 x 19″

Wet-Weight:
165 kg / 364 lbs

Fuel Capacity :
14 L / 3.7 US gal