The motorcycle Bmw r26 of 1959 was launched by the company Bmw and belongs to the series of Bmw r 26 that includes motorcycle models of different displacements.
This bike enters into the category of trail and the first model of the Bmw r 26 generation was launched to the market in the year 1956, that's why we talk about a a motorcycle generation that already has 66 years.
To sum up the characteristics of this bike, it has an engine displacement of 15.07 ci and a total power of 14.96 hp (10.9 kw) @ 6400 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 | r26 1959 |
Year | 1959 |
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 | 14.96 hp (10.9 kw) @ 6400 rpm |
Torque | - |
Engine compression | 7.5:1 |
Bore x stroke | 2.7 x 2.7 inches (68.0 x 68.0 mm) |
Intake | Bing carburetor intake |
Fuel control | Overhead valve timing system (OHV) |
Ignition | Battery ignition |
Lubrication | Oil bath lubrication. Wet sump engine |
Cooling | Air-cooled |
Transmission | 4-speed |
Final drive | Cardan shaft drive |
Clutch | Single-plate centrifugal clutch. Mechanically actuated by pusher. |
DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES | |
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Empty weight | - |
Full weight | 348.3 lbs (158.0 kg) |
Height to seat | 28.7 inches (730 mm) |
Overall length | 82.3 inches (2,090 mm) |
Overall width | 26.0 inches (660 mm) |
Ground clearance | 4.1 inches (105 mm) |
Fuel capacity | - |
Fuel reserve | - |
Oil capacity | - |
SPEED AND ACCELERATION | |
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Maximum speed | 79.5 mph (128.0 km/h) |
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h | - |
CHASSIS, SUSPENSION AND WHEELS | |
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Chassis type | Tubular chassis made of high-strength steel. Hand-welded |
Fork diameter | - |
Front suspension | Cartridge |
Front tire | 3.27-18 |
Rear tire | 3.27-18 |
Front brakes | Drum brake |
Front brake diameter | 6.3 inches (160 mm) |
Rear brakes | Rear drum brake |
Rear brake diameter | 6.3 inches (160 mm) |
OTHER SPECIFICATIONS | |
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Starter | Kick start |
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The first model of this motorcycle was produced in 1956.
The Bmw r26 has a power of 14.96 hp (10.9 kw) @ 6400 rpm.
The BMW R 26 has a top speed of 79.5 mph.