BMW R32

BMW R32
ManufacturerBMW AG
Production1923–1926
3,090 produced
PredecessorHelios
SuccessorBMW R42, BMW R47
Classstandard
EngineBMW M2B33 494 cc side-valve air-cooled flat-twin
Bore / stroke68 mm × 68 mm (2.7 in × 2.7 in)
Top speed95 km/h (59 mph)
Power8.5 hp (6.3 kW) @ 3200 rpm
Transmission3 speed manual
SuspensionFront: Trailing link with twin cantilever spring
Rear: none
BrakesFront: None (First Series) Later, drum
Rear: block
Tires26 x 3 front and rear
Wheelbase1,380 mm (54 in)
DimensionsL: 2,100 mm (83 in)
W: 800 mm (31 in)
H: 950 mm (37 in)
Weight122 kg (269 lb) (wet)
Fuel capacity14 litres, 3.07 imperial gallon  3.69 US gallon
Fuel consumptionapproximately 3 litres per 100 kilometres (94 mpg‑imp; 78 mpg‑US)[1]
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The BMW R32 was the first motorcycle produced by BMW under the BMW name. An aircraft engine manufacturer during World War I, BMW was forced to diversify after the Treaty of Versailles banned the German air force and German aircraft manufacture. BMW initially turned to industrial engine design and manufacturing.[2]

  1. ^ BM Bikes R32 specifications page
  2. ^ Norbye, Jan P. (1984). "The Origins of BMW: From Flying Machines to Driving Machines". BMW - Bavaria's Driving Machines. New York, NY, USA: Beekman House. pp. 14–17. ISBN 0-517-42464-9.

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