Chasing Perfection: 1937 BMW R5

By Greg Williams
Published on June 14, 2016
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by Ken Richardson
1937 BMW R5

1937 BMW R5
Engine:
494cc air-cooled OHV horizontally opposed flat twin, 68mm x 68mm bore and stroke, 6.7:1 compression ratio, 24hp @ 5,500rpm
Top Speed:
84mph (approx.)
Transmission:
4-speed, shaft final drive
Frame:
Dual downtube steel cradle frame/55in (1,400mm)
Suspension:
Telescopic hydraulic forks front, rigid rear

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