BMW R 23 SPECIFICATIONS, PRICE & IMAGES

Bike Features

Make Model:
BMW R 23

Year:
1938 – 40

Engine:
Four stroke,
single cylinder, pushrod operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder.

Capacity:
247 cc / 15.1 cu in.

Bore x Stroke:
68 x 68 mm

Compression Ratio:

6.75:1

Cooling System:
Air cooled

Induction:
1x

Bing type AJ 1/22/140

Ignition:

Battery ignition

Starting:

Kick

Clutch:
Single plate, dry

Max Power :
8.9 kW / 12 hp @ 5600 rpm

Transmission:
3 Speed 

Final
Drive:
Shaft

Gear Ratio:
1st 4.55 / 2nd 2.58 / 3rd 1.64:1

Frame:
Closed steel twin loop frame, welded

Front Suspension:
Telescopic fork

Rear Suspension:
Rigid, spring loaded saddle

Front Brake:
∅160mm Drum

Rear Brakes:
∅160mm Drum

Front Tyre:
3.00
x 19″

Rear Tyre:

3.00 x 19″

Wet-Weight:
135 Kg / 297 lb

Fuel Capacity :
9.6 L / 2.5 US
gal