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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | R 16 | 
			
				| Years: | 1929-34 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, OHV, 2 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 735 cc / 44.9 cu in. | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 63 x 68 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 6.75:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 1 carburetor Type BMW Spezial ∅26 mm (1932: 2 x carburettor Amal type 6/011 RH & LH) | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Magneto ignition | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Generator: | Bosch magneto generator D2L or magneto ignition FF2 | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Double plates, dry | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 18.6 kW / 25 hp @ 4000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 3 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.83 / 2nd 1.55 / 3rd 1.08:1 | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Twin loop pressed steel frame | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Plate spring, 9 laminae | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | 
			
					
						| Front Brake: | ∅200mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | Cardan brake | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.50 x 19" | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 x 19" | 
			
					
						| Wet-Weight: | 165 kg / 364 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 14 L / 3.7 US gal |