BMW R24 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R24 motorcycle specifications include a 247 cc (15.07 cu in) engine, power of 12 hp (8.7 kW) @ 5,400 rpm, a 4-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 130 kg (286.6 lb).

Key specifications

1948-1950Model years
247 ccDisplacement
12 hpPower
130 kgWet weight
710 mmSeat height
12 LFuel tank
1,330 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
194819491950

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1948 baseline were found in the available data.

How the BMW R24 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.

Engine power12 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 85% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 3rd percentile across BMW models.

Displacement247 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 73% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 4th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight130 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 43% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 3rd percentile across BMW models.

Seat height710 mm
Low 710 mmAverage 809 mmHigh 910 mm

About 12% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 2nd percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity12 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 38% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 6th percentile across BMW models.

This model BMW database average

BMW database percentile rankings

Percentiles show where this motorcycle sits across the BMW specifications database. They are descriptive database rankings, not performance ratings.

Engine power3rd

12 hp — more powerful than about 3% of BMW models with power data.

Displacement4th

247 cc — larger displacement than about 4% of BMW models.

Wet weight3rd

130 kg — heavier than about 3% of BMW models, or lighter than about 97%.

Seat height2nd

710 mm — taller than about 2% of BMW models.

Fuel capacity6th

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.

Overall length2,000 mm
This bike

2,000

BMW avg

2,193

9% below average.

Overall width800 mm
This bike

800

BMW avg

877

9% below average.

Overall height900 mm
This bike

900

BMW avg

1,199

25% below average.

Wheelbase1,330 mm
This bike

1,330

BMW avg

1,497

11% below average.

Seat height710 mm
This bike

710

BMW avg

809

12% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Single cylinder, four-stroke • 247 cc • Air cooled • 12 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,330 mmSeat 710 mm
4-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 2.99-19 front / 2.99-19 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 2.99-19
Rear tire size 2.99-19
Estimated theoretical fuel range 343 km
Power-to-weight ratio 0.092 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 92.3 hp/tonne
Specific power 48.6 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.00:1 (Square)

Model information

Category Allround

Engine specifications

Engine type Single cylinder, four-stroke
Displacement 247 cc (15.07 cu in)
Power 12 hp (8.7 kW) @ 5,400 rpm
Bore × stroke 68.0 x 68 mm (2.7 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 6.8:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. Bing
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
Ignition Battery
Starter Kick
Lubrication Wet sump

Transmission and drivetrain

Gearbox 4-speed
Final drive Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive)
Clutch Single plate dry-cable operated

Chassis and suspension

Frame Steel-single cradlel
Front suspension Cartridge
Rear suspension Rigid

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake)
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)
Seat height 710 mm (28.0 inches)
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 290kg

Fuel and emissions

Fuel capacity 12.00 L (3.17 US gal)
Fuel consumption 3.50 L/100 km (28.6 km/l or 67.21 mpg)
Greenhouse gases 81.2 CO 2 g/km. (CO2 – Carbon dioxide emission)

Performance

Top speed 95.0 km/h (59.0 mph)

Electrical and instruments

Battery Lubrication system

Other specifications

Seat Solo seat with springs

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.