The BMW Kompressor motorcycle specifications include a 492 cc (30.02 cu in) engine and a listed weight of 138 kg (304.2 lb).
Key specifications
The 1935 model is treated as the standard specification. Only later model years with a different supplied value are shown below.
How the BMW Kompressor 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 46% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 9th percentile across BMW models.
About 39% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 4th 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.
492 cc — larger displacement than about 9% of BMW models.
138 kg — heavier than about 4% of BMW models, or lighter than about 96%.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.92:1 (Undersquare) |
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Model information
| Category | Sport |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 492 cc (30.02 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 66.0 x 72 mm (2.6 x 2.8 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. DellÓrto |
| Fuel control | Double Overhead Cams/Twin Cam (DOHC) |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
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Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Tubular steal duplex cradle |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic |
| Rear suspension | Rigid-optional sprung hub |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Wheels | Spoked |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 138 kg (304.2 lb) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 220.0 km/h (136.7 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Seat | Dual seat |
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Disclaimer: Specifications may vary by market, trim, production date and optional equipment, and scraped or historical data can contain errors. Comparison and percentile values are calculated from BMW models in this specifications database. Always double-check important specifications against the motorcycle owner’s/service manual and official BMW information before relying on them. Visit the official BMW website.