Technical specifications
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| Model: |
R 68 |
| Years: |
1952-54 |
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Engine:
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Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated 2 valves per cylinder.
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Capacity:
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594 cc / 36.2 cu in
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Bore x Stroke:
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72 x 73 mm
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Compression Ratio:
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8.0:1
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Cooling System:
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Air cooled
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Induction:
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2 x Bing 1/26/9 - 1/26/10 carburetors
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Ignition:
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Magneto ignition
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Starting:
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Kick
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Clutch:
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Single plate, dry
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Max Power:
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26.1 kW / 35 hp @ 7000 rpm
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Transmission / Drive:
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4 Speed / Shaft
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Gear Ratio:
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1st 4.00 2nd 2.28 3rd 1.7 4th 1.3
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Frame:
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Double loop steel tubular frame
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Front Suspension:
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Telescopic front fork with hydraulic damping; plunger type
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Rear Suspension:
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Spring with coil compression springs and rubber deflection stops
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Front Brakes:
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∅200mm Drum duplex full hub
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Rear Brakes:
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∅200mm Drum simplex full hub
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Front Tyre:
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3.50 - 19"
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Rear Tyre:
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3.50 - 19"
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Wet-Weight:
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190 kg / 422 lbs
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Fuel Capacity:
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17 liters / 4.4 US gal
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