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BMW C 400GT (2019-20) vs BMW R 42 (1926-28)

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2019 BMW C 400GT
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Make: BMW BMW
Model: C 400GT R 42
Years: 2019-20 1926-28
Engine: Four stroke, Single cylinder, SOHC, 4 Valves, with rocker arm Four stroke, two cylinder horizontally opposed Boxer, pushrod operated, SV
Capacity: 350 cc / 21.3 cub in 494 cc / 30.1 cu in.
Bore x Stroke: 80 x 69.6 mm 68 x 68 mm
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1 4.9:1
Induction: Fuel injection, BMS-E2 40mm throttle valve diameter 1 x BMW Spezial 2 valve, ∅22 mm
Starting: Electric, 500 kW Kick
Max Power: 25.3 kW / 34 hp @ 7500 rpm 8.9kW / 12 hp @ 3400 rpm
Clutch: Centrifugal dry clutch Single plate saucer spring, dry
Transmission: Stepless CVT gearbox 3 Speed
Frame: Steel tube construction with aluminum die cast unit Twin loop steel tubular frame
Front Suspension: 35mm Telescopic forks. Plate spring, 5 laminae
Rear Suspension: Double Aluminum swingarm, Double spring struts, adjustable preload Rigid, Spring loaded saddle
Front Brakes: 2x 265mm Rigid discs 4 piston caliper ∅150mm Drum
Rear Brakes: Single 265mm disc 1 piston caliper External shoe brake at the gearing on Cardan shaft
Front Tyre: 120/70 ZR15 27 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.0" high pressure
Rear Tyre: 150/70 ZR14 27 x 3.5" low pressure or 26 x 3.0" high pressure
Wet Weight: 212 kg / 467 lbs 126 kg / 277 lbs
Fuel Capacity: 12.8 Litres / 3.4 US gal 14 liters / 3.6 US gal