| Production |
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| Begin of the Production |
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1925 |
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| End of the Production |
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1927 |
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| Numbers Produced |
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855 |
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| Price |
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1.870,- RM |
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| Engine |
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| Internal Designation |
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M 40 |
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| Motor Type |
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four-stroke single-cylindervertical |
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| Bore x Stroke |
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68 x 68 mm |
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| Displacement |
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247 ccm |
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| Max Power |
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6,5 hp at 4500 rpm |
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| Compression Ratio |
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6.0 : 1 |
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| Valves |
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ohv |
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| Carburetion System |
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1 x carburettor BMW Spezial 20 mm |
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| Engine Lubricating System |
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forced-feed lubrication |
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| Oil Pump |
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gear pump |
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| Power transmission |
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| Clutch |
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single-plate, dry |
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| Number of Gears |
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3 |
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| Shifting |
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manual |
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| Gearbox Ratios |
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6 / 9.28 / 13.7 |
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| Rear Wheel Ratio |
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1 : 2.84 |
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| Bevel / Crownwheel |
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14 / 37 teeth |
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| Electrical system |
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| Ignition System |
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Bosch magneto generator type G 1.8 V/15 W |
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| Generator |
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Bosch magneto ignition |
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| Spark Plugs |
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Bosch W 175 |
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| Chassis |
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| Designation |
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R 39 |
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| Frame |
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twin-loop tubular frame |
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| Front Wheel Suspension |
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plate spring, 4 laminae |
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| Rear Wheel Suspension |
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rigid |
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| Wheel Rims |
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27 x 3.5 type CC I |
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| Tyres front |
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27 x 3.5 balloon or with 26 x 3 high-pressure tyres |
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| Tyres rear |
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27 x 3.5 balloon or with 26 x 3 high-pressure tyres |
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| Brakes front |
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internal shoe brake (drum brake) Ø 150 mm |
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| Brakes rear |
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external shoe brake at the gearing (on cardan shaft) |
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| Dimensions / Weights |
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| Length x Width x Height |
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2050 x 800 x 950 mm |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity |
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10 l |
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| Unladen Weight, Full Tank |
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110 kg |
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| Fuel Consumption |
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approx. 2,5 l/100 km |
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| Oil Consumption |
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approx. 1-2 l/1000 km |
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| Top Speed |
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100 kph |
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