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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | R 47 | 
			
				| Years: | 1927-28 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated, OHV | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 68 x 68 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 5.8:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 1 x BMW Spezial 2 valve 22 mm carburetor | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Bosch magneto ignition | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Single plate saucer spring, dry | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 13.2 kW / 18 hp @ 4000 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 3 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 2.50 / 2nd 1.50 / 3rd 1.07:1 | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Twin loop steel tubular frame | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Plate spring, 5 laminae | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Rigid, Spring loaded saddle | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | ∅150mm Drum | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | External shoe brake at the gearing on Cardan shaft | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 27 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.0" high pressure | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 27 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.0" high pressure | 
			
					
						| Wet-Weight: | 130 kg / 286 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 14 liters / 3.6 US gal |