Model: R 16 Series 1
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Production
Begin of the Production   1929
End of the Production   1930
Numbers Produced   1.006 (series 1-5)
Price   2.200,- RM
Engine
Internal Designation   M 60
Motor Type   four-stroke two-cylinder flat-twin
Bore x Stroke   83 x 68 mm
Displacement   736 ccm
Max Power   25 hp at 4000 rpm
Compression Ratio   6.5 : 1
Valves   ohv
Carburetion System   1 x carburettor type BMW Spezial 26 mm
Engine Lubricating System   forced-feed lubrication
Oil Pump   gear pump
Power Transmission
Clutch   single-plate, dry
Number of Gears   3
Shifting   manual
Gearbox Ratios   2.83 / 1.55 / 1.08
Rear Wheel Ratio   1 : 4.07 (with sidecar 1 : 5.18 or 1 : 4.75)
Bevel / Crownwheel   14 / 57 teeth (sidecar 11 / 57 or 12 / 57)
Electrical System
Ignition System   magneto ignition
Generator   Bosch magneto generator D 2 L or magneto ignition FF2
Spark Plugs   Bosch W 175 T1 or Bosch 200 G 24
Chassis
Designation   F 66
Frame   twin-loop pressed steel frame
Front Wheel Suspension   plate spring, 9 laminae
Rear Wheel Suspension   rigid
Wheel Rims   26 x 3.5 safety rims
Tyres front   26 x 3.5 low pressure or 26 x 3.25 high pressure
Tyres rear   26 x 3.5 low pressure or 26 x 3.25 high pressure
Brakes front   drum brake Ø 200 mm
Brakes rear   cardan brake, width 37 mm
Dimensions/Weights
Length x Width x Height   2100 x 890 x 950 mm
Wheel Base   1380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity   14 l
Unladen Weight, Full Tank   165 kg
Load Rating   210 kg
Fuel Consumption   approx. 5 l/100 km
Oil Consumption   approx. 1 - 2 l/1000 km
Top Speed   120 kph