BMW R 45 1978 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1978 BMW R 45

BMW R 45 1978 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 45
Year1978
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SpecificationValue
Year1978
Bore x Stroke70 x 61.5 mm
Capacity453 cc / 27.6 cu in.
Compression Ratio9.2:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
Dry Weight185 kg / 408 lbs
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Final DriveShaft
Front Brakes2 x 260mm Disc, 2 piston caliper.
Front SuspensionTelescopic hydraulic forks
Front Tyre1.85 - B18
Front Wheel Travel175 mm / 6.9"
Fuel Capacity22 Litres / 5.8 US gal
IgnitionBosch contact free electronic ignition
Induction2 x Bing V65 carburetors
Max Power20 kW / 27 hp @ 7250 rpm
Max Torque37.5 Nm / 3.82 kgf-m / 27.65 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm
Rear Wheel Travel110 mm / 4.3"
Rear BrakesSingle 200mm drum
Rear SuspensionLong swinging arm with adjustable strut
Rear Tyre2.50 - B18
StartingKick
Transmission5 Speed