The BMW R2 Series2a motorcycle specifications include a 198 cc (12.08 cu in) engine, power of 6 hp (4.4 kW) @ 3,500 rpm, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 130 kg (286.6 lb).
Key specifications
How the BMW R2 Series2a 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 93% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 1st percentile across BMW models.
About 78% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 1st percentile across BMW models.
About 43% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 3rd percentile across BMW models.
About 43% smaller 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.
6 hp — more powerful than about 1% of BMW models with power data.
198 cc — larger displacement than about 1% of BMW models.
130 kg — heavier than about 3% of BMW models, or lighter than about 97%.
11 L — larger than about 4% 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.
1,950
2,193
11% below average.
850
877
3% below average.
950
1,199
21% below average.
1,320
1,497
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.99-25.00 |
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| Rear tire size | 2.99-25.00 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 550 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.046 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 46.2 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 30.3 hp/L |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.98:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Year released | 1932 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 198 cc (12.08 cu in) |
| Power | 6 hp (4.4 kW) @ 3,500 rpm |
| Bore × stroke | 63.0 x 64 mm (2.5 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.7:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. Amal |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
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| 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 | Cartridge |
| Rear suspension | Rigid |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
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| Rear brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
| Front tire | 2.99-25.00 |
| Rear tire | 2.99-25.00 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 130 kg (286.6 lb) |
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| Overall length | 1,950 mm (76.8 inches) |
| Overall width | 850 mm (33.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,320 mm (52.0 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 200kg |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 11.00 L (2.91 US gal) |
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| Fuel consumption | 2.00 L/100 km (50.0 km/l or 117.61 mpg) |
| Greenhouse gases | 46.4 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission) |
Performance
| Top speed | 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph) |
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Electrical and instruments
| Battery | Lubrication system |
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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.