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					Technical specifications
					
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				| Model: | R 51 | 
			
				| Years: | 1938-40 | 
			
			
					
						| Engine: | Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder. | 
			
					
						| Capacity: | 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. | 
			
					
						| Bore x Stroke: | 68 x 68 mm | 
			
					
						| Compression Ratio: | 6.7:1 | 
			
					
						| Cooling System: | Air cooled | 
			
					
						| Induction: | 2 x Amal 5/423 carburetors | 
			
					
						| Ignition: | Battery ignition | 
			
					
						| Starting: | Kick | 
			
					
						| Clutch: | Single plate, dry | 
			
					
						| Max Power: | 18 kW / 24 hp @ 5800 rpm | 
			
					
						| Transmission: | 4 Speed | 
			
					
						| Final Drive: | Shaft | 
			
					
						| Gear Ratio: | 1st 3.60 / 2nd 2.28 / 3rd 1.70 / 4th 1.30:1 | 
			
					
						| Frame: | Closed double loop steel tubular frame | 
			
					
						| Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | 
			
					
						| Rear Suspension: | Long swing arm with suspension units and oil pressure shock absorbers | 
			
					
						| Front Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum, duplex full hub | 
			
					
						| Rear Brakes: | ∅200mm Drum, simplex full hub | 
			
					
						| Front Tyre: | 3.50 -19" | 
			
					
						| Rear Tyre: | 3.50 -19" | 
			
					
						| Wet-Weight: | 182 kg / 400 lbs | 
			
					
						| Fuel Capacity: | 14 liters / 3.60 US gal |