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Key facts BMW R 16 (1929) : What you need to know before you buy
Model sold in 1929
Performance
- Max speed : 120 km/h (74.60 mph)
- Average fuel consumption : 5 liters/100km (0.47 mpg)
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Estimated range
: 280 km (174 miles)
Calculated range until tank is empty, not verified.
Specifications BMW R 16 1929
- Chassis
- Frame : two closed loops of parallel steel tubing
- Fuel capacity : 14 liters (3.70 US gallons)
- Seat height : 720 mm (28.35 in)
- Length : 2,100 mm (82.68 in)
- Width : 890 mm (35.04 in)
- Min height : 950 mm (37.40 in)
- Wheelbase : 1,380 mm (54.33 in)
- Dry weight : 165 kg (364 lb)
- Front axle
- Fork + leaf spring
- drum brakes Ø 200 mm (7.87 in)
- Transmission
- 3 stage gearbox
- Secondary cardan shaft
- Rear axle
- rigide
- unspecified brakes
- Motor
- two-cylinder flat , 4 strokes
- Carburettor Ø 22 mm
- Cooling system : by air
- 2 valves per cylinder
- 736 cc
- 25 ch (24.70 hp) to 4,000 rpm
- Power-to-weight ratio : 6.68 kg/ch
- Compression : 4.9 : 1
- Starting system : kick
- Practical information
- Country of manufacture : Germany
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FAQ Your frequently asked questions about the R 16 1929
- What is the power of the R 16 1929?
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The R 16 1929 develops a power of 25 ch (24.70 hp)
- What is the maximum speed of the R 16 1929?
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The R 16 1929 is capable of reaching a top speed of 120 km/h (74.60 mph) on the track.
- What is the weight of the R 16 1929?
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The R 16 1929 has a a dry weight of 165 kg (364 lb).
- What is the fuel consumption of the R 16 1929?
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Average fuel consumption is estimated at 5 l/100km (0.47 mpg) according to the WMTC cycle.
- QWhat is the seat height of the R 16 1929?
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To ensure good accessibility, the R 16 1929 offers a minimum seat height of 720 mm (28.35 in).
- What colors are available for the R 16 1929?
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For the 1929 model year, the R 16 is available in one color: black.
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