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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | R 12 | 
			
				| Years: | 1935-42 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, SV | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 745 | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 78 x 78 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 5.2:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2 x Amal 6/406/407 (Single Carburetor option: 1 x SUM type CK ∅25 mm) | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Magneto or battery ignition | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Generator: | Bosch D 245 RS 108 | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Double plate dry clutch | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 14.9 kW / 20hp @ 4000 rpm (Single Carburetor model: 13.4 kW / 18hp @ 3400 rpm) | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 3.18 / 2nd 2.06 / 3rd 1.42 / 4th 1.09:1 | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Pressed steel twin loop frame | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | 
			
					
						| Front Brake: | ∅200mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.00 x 19" | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19" | 
			
					
						| Wet-Weight: | 185 kg / 408 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |