Start of Production | 1928 | |
End of Production | 1929 | |
Numbers Produced | 4,377 | |
Price | 1,510 RM | |
Engine |
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Internal Designation | M 57 | |
Motor Type | Four-stroke two cylinder flat twin | |
Bore x Stroke | 63 x 78 mm (2.48 x 3.07 in) | |
Displacement | 486 cc | |
Max Power | 12 hp at 3,400 rpm | |
Compression Ratio | 5.0 : 1 | |
Valves | SV | |
Carburation System | 1 carburettor, Type BMW Spezial 2 valve 22 mm | |
Engine Lubricating System | Forced feed lubrication | |
Oil Pump | Gear pump | |
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Power Transmission |
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Clutch | Single plate, dry - two plates from engine No. 50761 | |
Number of Gears | 3 | |
Shifting | Manual | |
Gearbox Ratios | 2.83 / 1.55 / 1.08 | |
Rear Wheel Ratio | 1 : 4.38 or 1 : 4.75 (1 : 5.7 with sidecar) | |
Bevel/Crownwheel | 13 / 57 teeth or12 / 57 (10 / 57 with sidecar) | |
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Electrical System |
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Ignition System | Bosch high voltage magneto ignition | |
Generator | Bosch magneto generator on request | |
Spark Plugs | Bosch W 175 | |
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Chassis |
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Designation | F56 | |
Frame | Twin loop steel tubular frame | |
Front wheel suspension | Plate spring, 6 laminae | |
Rear wheel suspension | Rigid | |
Wheel rims | Deep bed 19x 3 | |
Tyres, Front | 26 x 3.5 low pressure or 26 x 3.5 high pressure | |
Tyres, Rear | 26 x 3.5 low pressure or 26 x 3.5 high pressure | |
Brakes, Front | Drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter | |
Brakes, Rear | External shoe brake at the gearing on Cardan shaft | |
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Dimensions/Weights |
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Length x Width x Height | 2100 x 800 x 950 mm (82.67 x 31.49 x 37.40 in) | |
Wheel Base | 1400 mm / 55.11 in | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 12.5 litres / 2.74 gal / 3.30 gal US | |
Unladen Weight with Full Tank | 152 Kg / 334 lb | |
Load Rating | 210 Kg / 462 lb | |
Fuel Consumption | 3.5 litres 100 Km approx / 80 mpg / 67 mpg US | |
Oil Consumption | 1 - 2 litres per 1,000 Km approx. | |
Top Speed | 100 Kph / 62 mph |
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