The BMW R20 motorcycle specifications include a 192 cc (11.72 cu in) engine, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 130 kg (286.6 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the BMW R20 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 79% 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 38% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 6th 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.
192 cc — larger displacement than about 1% of BMW models.
130 kg — heavier than about 3% of BMW models, or lighter than about 97%.
12 L — larger than about 6% 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.
2,000
2,193
9% below average.
800
877
9% below average.
900
1,199
25% below average.
1,330
1,497
11% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 2.99-19 |
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| Rear tire size | 2.99-19 |
| Bore/stroke ratio | 0.98:1 (Square) |
Model information
| Category | Allround |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| Displacement | 192 cc (11.72 cu in) |
| Bore × stroke | 63.0 x 64 mm (2.5 x 2.5 inches) |
| Compression ratio | 6.1:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor |
| Fuel control | Overhead Valves (OHV) |
| Ignition | Battery |
| Starter | Kick |
| Lubrication | Wet sump |
Transmission and drivetrain
| Gearbox | 3-speed |
|---|---|
| Final drive | Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) |
| Clutch | Dry-multiplate-cable operated |
Chassis and suspension
| Frame | Steel-single cradlel |
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| Front suspension | Telescopic fork |
| 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 | 2.99-19 |
| Rear tire | 2.99-19 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 130 kg (286.6 lb) |
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| Overall length | 2,000 mm (78.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 900 mm (35.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,330 mm (52.4 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 200kg |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.00 L (3.17 US gal) |
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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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