The BMW R16 series 5 motorcycle specifications include a 736 cc (44.91 cu in) engine, power of 33 hp (24.1 kW) @ 4,500 rpm, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 165 kg (363.8 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R16 series 5 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 60% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 18th percentile across BMW models.
About 19% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 28th percentile across BMW models.
About 27% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 11th percentile across BMW models.
About 27% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 15th 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.
33 hp — more powerful than about 18% of BMW models with power data.
736 cc — larger displacement than about 28% of BMW models.
165 kg — heavier than about 11% of BMW models, or lighter than about 89%.
14 L — larger than about 15% 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.
890
877
Close to average.
950
1,199
21% below average.
1,380
1,497
8% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.5-26 |
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| Rear tire size | 3.5-26 |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.200 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 200.0 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 44.8 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 1.22:1 (Oversquare) |
Model information
| Year released | 1934 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 736 cc (44.91 cu in) |
| Power | 33 hp (24.1 kW) @ 4,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 83.0 x 68 mm (3.3 x 2.7 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 7.0:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal 26mm |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry-single plate-cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Pressed steel duplex |
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| Front suspension | Leading link |
| Rear suspension | Rigid |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Front tire | 3.5-26 |
| Rear tire | 3.5-26 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 165 kg (363.8 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 890 mm (35.0 inches) |
| Overall height | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,380 mm (54.3 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 210kg |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 14.00 L (3.70 US gal) |
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Performance
| Top speed | 126.0 km/h (78.3 mph) |
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Other specifications
| Seat | Solo seat with springs |
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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.