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
Year-specific specification changes
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.
About 85% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 3rd percentile across BMW models.
About 73% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 4th percentile across BMW models.
About 43% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 3rd percentile across BMW models.
About 12% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 2nd 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.
12 hp — more powerful than about 3% of BMW models with power data.
247 cc — larger displacement than about 4% of BMW models.
130 kg — heavier than about 3% of BMW models, or lighter than about 97%.
710 mm — taller than about 2% of BMW models.
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.
710
809
12% below average.
Mechanical overview
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 |
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Engine specifications
| Engine type | Single cylinder, four-stroke |
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| 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 |
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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 | 2.99-19 |
| 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) |
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| 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) |
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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.