The BMW R63 motorcycle specifications include a 735 cc (44.85 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 152 kg (335.1 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the BMW R63 compares
This compares the motorcycle with all BMW models in this specifications database. The blue marker is this model and the grey line is the BMW database average.
About 19% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 27th percentile across BMW models.
About 33% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 6th percentile across BMW models.
About 35% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 7th percentile across BMW models.
BMW database percentile rankings
Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.
735 cc — larger displacement than about 27% of BMW models.
152 kg — heavier than about 6% of BMW models, or lighter than about 94%.
12.5 L — larger than about 7% of BMW fuel tanks in this database.
Dimensions compared with BMW average
Each measurement is compared with the average value across BMW models where that dimension is available.
2,100
2,193
4% below average.
800
877
9% below average.
950
1,199
21% below average.
1,400
1,497
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-26.00 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.50-26.00 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.22:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 735 cc (44.85 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 68 mm (3.3 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.2:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 24mm |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel-double cradle |
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| Front suspension | Leading link |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake). Single |
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| Front tire | 3.50-26.00 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-26.00 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 152 kg (335.1 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 210kg |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.50 L (3.30 US gal) |
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| Reserve fuel capacity | 5.00 L (1.32 US gal) |
Performance
| Top speed | 120.0 km/h (74.6 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Seat | Solo seat with springs |
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