BMW 500 R5 1937 - Motorcycle description sheet

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500 R5 1936

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1936 1937

Performance

Max speed : 140 km/h (87 mph)
Average fuel consumption : 3 liters/100km (0,78 mpg)
Estimated range : 500 km (311 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.

Specifications

BMW 500 R5 1937

Chassis
Frame : double-loop steel
Fuel capacity : 15 liters (3,96 US gallons)
Length : 2 130 mm (83,86 in)
Width : 800 mm (31,50 in)
Min height : 950 mm (37,40 in)
Wheelbase : 1 400 mm (55,12 in)
Dry weight : 165 kg

Front axle
Telescopic fork Ø nc
Drum brakes Ø 200 mm (7.87 in)
Front wheel : 3 / 19 - 19 → Order this type of tire

Transmission
4 stage gearbox
Secondary cardan shaft

Rear axle
rigide
Drum brakes Ø 200 mm (7.87 in)
Rear wheel : 3 / 19 - 19 → Order this type of tire

Motor
two-cylinder flat , 4 strokes
Cooling system : by air
2 AMAL 22.2mm carburetors
rocker arm
2 valves per cylinder
494 cc (Bore x stroke: 68 x 68 mm)
24 ch (23,70 hp) to 5 500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio : 6.96 kg/ch

Options/Equipment
Brake assist : non

exhaust motor fluid electricity filtration braking Chain kit

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