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Make Model |
BMW R 24 |
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Year |
1948-50 |
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Engine |
Air cooled, four stroke,
single cylinder, pushrod operated, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. |
|
Capacity |
247 |
|
Bore x Stroke |
68 x 68 mm |
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Compression Ratio |
6.75:1 |
|
Induction |
1x
Bing type AJ 1/22/140 b |
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Ignition /
Starting |
Battery ignition / Kick |
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Clutch |
Single plate, dry |
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Max Power |
12 hp @ 5600 rpm |
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Transmission /
Drive |
4 Speed / shaft |
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Gear Ratio |
1st 6.1 2nd 3.0 3rd 2.04 4th 1.54 |
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Frame |
Closed steel twin loop frame, welded |
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Front Suspension |
Telescopic fork |
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Rear Brakes |
160mm drum |
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Rear Suspension |
Rigid |
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Front Brake |
200mm drum |
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Front Tyre |
3,00 - 19 |
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Rear Tyre |
3.00 -19 |
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Wet-Weight |
130 kg / 286 lb |
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Fuel Capacity |
12 Litres /
3.1 gal |

Engine - Extremely compact
one-cylinder four-stroke engine of 12 HP(continuous operation). Moximum
speed 5,600 r. p. m. Economy-minded design of combustion chamber due lo
beautifully shaped, generously dimensioned light metal cylinder head with
large-surfoce cooling finsand efficient dissipation of heat. Overhead valves
arranged Vee-wue in cylinder head; entire valve gear assembly encased for
protection from dust and dirt. Light metal piston with two rings and one oil
control ring. Crankshaft supported by ball bearings; steel connecting rod
with roller bearing, fitted with roller cogt. Single-valve carburetter with
large air filter.
Chassis Frame -
Distortion-proof, twin steel tubular frame, en-bracing the engine. All frame
joints are double bolted or welded. The tolescooic front forks are
permanently oil-lubricated, off«r comfortable cushiony springing. All moving
ports are corefujy protected from dust and dirt, this making for reduced
fork maintenance. On the handlebar center, eyes have been provided which
make it possible to lock the motorcycle. Ihe graceful sodcletankof 12 liter*
(2.65 Imp. gall.; 3.2 US gall.)copocity has quick action filler cap, builtir
tool kit, and rubber pads. Both front and rear whees have push-cut axles,
this making for easy assembly. The generously dimensioned internal shoe
brakes result in short stops.
The convenient vlaguratype
handlebar has o twist grip throttle ond eosy-to-ope role :ontroli A steering
damper hos not been forgotten. Ignition iming is self-adjusting. Large,
easily dimmed headlight with integral ipeedometer and ignition lock. A
6-volt, 60-watt storage battery nstallation takes care of ignition ond
satisfactory road lighting, fhe soft spring rubber saddle with its large
sitting surface con-'ributes to relaxed riding. Tyre size 3" x 19".
Transmission - Efficient transmission of power is guaranteed by 3 long-life,
generously dimensioned oil-free single-disk clutch. The >eavyduty, carefully
designed four-speed gearbox is bolted to the engine. Easy gear shifting in
both directions isobtoined by convenient, easy-to-operote, foot gear change.
The transmission ratios are: 1 st gear 6.1 :1; 2nd gear 3011; 3rd gear
2.4:1; 4th gear 1.54:1. -The gear-box-to-reor-wheel transmission ratio is
4.18:1. - Power transmission from gear box to rear wheel is obtained by
time-tested, durable universal-joint shaft. All ports susceptible to damoge
ore completely protected from outside interference. Smooth and shock free
transmission is obtained by on elastic drive shaft in the gear box and a
rubber-sprung clutch inserted in the universal-joint shaft.