BMW R 57 1928 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1928 BMW R 57

BMW R 57 1928 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 57
Year1928
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SpecificationValue
Year1928
Bore x Stroke68 x 68 mm
Capacity494 cc / 30.1 cu in.
ClutchSingle plate, dry
Compression Ratio5.8:1
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
Final DriveShaft
FrameTwin loop steel tubular frame
Front Brakes∅200mm Drum
Front SuspensionPlate spring, 6 laminae
Front Tyre26 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.5" high pressure
Fuel Capacity12.5 liters / 3.3 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 2.83 / 2nd 1.55 / 3rd 1.08
IgnitionBosch high voltage magneto ignition
Induction1 x Spezial two valve ∅24 mm carburetor
Max Power13.4 kW / 18 hp @ 4000 rpm
Rear BrakesBlock brake
Rear SuspensionRigid
Rear Tyre26 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.5" high pressure
StartingKick
Transmission3 Speed
Wet-Weight150 kg / 330 lb