The motorcycle Bmw r23 of 1940 was industrialized by the company Bmw and corresponds to the series of Bmw r 23 that encompasses motorcycles of different displacements.
This bike enters into the category of trail and the first model of the Bmw r 23 generation marketed to the general public in the year 1938, that's why we talk about a a motorcycle generation that already has 84 years.
Abbreviating the specifications, it has an engine displacement of 15.07 ci and a total power of 10.06 hp (7.3 kw) @ 5400 rpm with an single-cylinder engine, 4-stroke with kick start.
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Make | Bmw |
Web site | Official site Bmw |
Model | r23 1940 |
Year | 1940 |
Category | Trail |
ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION | |
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Displacement | 15.07 ci (247.00 cc) |
Engine type | Single-cylinder engine, 4-stroke |
Engine details | - |
Power | 10.06 hp (7.3 kw) @ 5400 rpm |
Torque | - |
Engine compression | 6.1:1 |
Bore x stroke | 2.7 x 2.7 inches (68.0 x 68.0 mm) |
Intake | Amal carburettor intake |
Fuel control | Overhead valve timing system (OHV) |
Ignition | Battery ignition |
Lubrication | Oil bath lubrication. Wet sump engine |
Cooling | Air-cooled |
Transmission | 3-speed |
Final drive | Cardan shaft drive |
Clutch | Dry single-disc clutch |
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES | |
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Empty weight | - |
Full weight | 297.6 lbs (135.0 kg) |
Overall length | 78.7 inches (2,000 mm) |
Overall width | 31.5 inches (800 mm) |
Fuel capacity | - |
Fuel reserve | - |
Oil capacity | - |
SPEED AND ACCELERATION | |
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Maximum speed | 59.0 mph (95.0 km/h) |
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h | - |
CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND WHEELS | |
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Chassis type | Single girder closed single cradle chassis made in one piece. |
Fork diameter | - |
Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
Front tire | 2.99-19 |
Rear tire | 2.99-19 |
Front brakes | Drum brake |
Front brake diameter | 6.3 inches (160 mm) |
Rear brakes | Rear drum brake |
Rear brake diameter | 7.1 inches (180 mm) |
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Starter | Kick start |
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The first model of this motorcycle was produced in 1938.
The Bmw r23 has a power of 10.06 hp (7.3 kw) @ 5400 rpm.
The BMW R 23 has a top speed of 59.0 mph.