The BMW R52 motorcycle specifications include a 486 cc (29.66 cu in) engine, power of 12 hp (8.7 kW) @ 3,400 rpm, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 152 kg (335.1 lb).
Key specifications
Year-specific specification changes
How the BMW R52 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 47% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 9th percentile across BMW models.
About 33% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 6th percentile across BMW models.
About 35% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 7th 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.
486 cc — larger displacement than about 9% of BMW models.
152 kg — heavier than about 6% of BMW models, or lighter than about 94%.
12.5 L — larger than about 7% 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.
800
877
9% below average.
950
1,199
21% below average.
1,400
1,497
6% below average.
Mechanical overview
Additional useful specifications
| Front tire size | 3.50-26.00 |
|---|---|
| Rear tire size | 3.50-26.00 |
| Estimated theoretical fuel range | 357 km |
| Power-to-weight ratio | 0.079 hp/kg |
| Power-to-weight | 78.9 hp/tonne |
| Specific power | 24.7 hp/L |
Engine specifications
| Engine type | Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 486 cc (29.66 cu in) |
| Power | 12 hp (8.7 kW) @ 3,400 rpm |
| Compression ratio | 5.1:1 |
| Cooling system | Air |
| Fuel system | Carburettor. 22mm BMW Spezial |
| 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 | Steel doble cradle |
|---|---|
| Front suspension | Leading link |
| Rear suspension | Rigid |
Brakes, wheels and tires
| Front brakes | Expanding brake (drum brake) |
|---|---|
| Front tire | 3.50-26.00 |
| Rear tire | 3.50-26.00 |
Dimensions and weight
| Wet weight | 152 kg (335.1 lb) |
|---|---|
| Overall length | 2,100 mm (82.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 800 mm (31.5 inches) |
| Overall height | 950 mm (37.4 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 1,400 mm (55.1 inches) |
| Carrying capacity | 210kg |
Fuel and emissions
| Fuel capacity | 12.50 L (3.30 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 | 100.0 km/h (62.1 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.