BMW R 62 1928 Specifications

Complete specifications and review of the 1928 BMW R 62

BMW R 62 1928 Specifications

Specifications

SpecificationValue
BrandBMW
ModelR 62
Year1928
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SpecificationValue
Year1928
Bore x Stroke78 x 78 mm
Capacity745 cc / 45.5 cu in.
ClutchSingle plate, dry
Compression Ratio5.5:1
Cooling SystemAir cooled
EngineFour stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
FrameTwin loop steel tubular frame
Front Brakes∅200mm Drum
Front SuspensionPlate spring, 6 laminae
Front Tyre26 x 3.5" or 19 x 3.0" or 27 x 2.75" or 21 x 2.5"
Fuel Capacity12.5 liters / 3.3 US gal
Gear Ratio1st 2.83 / 2nd 1.55 / 3rd 1.08:1
Ignition / StartingBosch high voltage magneto ignition
Induction1 x Spezial 2 valve ∅24 mm carburetor
Max Power13.4 kW / 18 hp @ 3400 rpm
Rear BrakesExternal shoe brake at the gearing on Cardan shaft
Rear SuspensionRigid, spring loaded saddle
Rear Tyre26 x 3.5" or 19 x 3.0" or 27 x 2.75" or 21 x 2.5"
StartingKick
Transmission / Drive3 Speed
Wet-Weight155 kg / 351 lb