BMW R62 Specs (Top Speed | Horsepower | Weight)

The BMW R62 motorcycle specifications include a 745 cc (45.46 cu in) engine, power of 18 hp (13.1 kW) @ 3,400 rpm, a 3-speed gearbox, and a listed weight of 155 kg (341.7 lb).

Key specifications

1928-1929Model years
745 ccDisplacement
18 hpPower
155 kgWet weight
12.5 LFuel tank
1,400 mmWheelbase
Model years covered
19281929

Year-specific specification changes

No material specification changes from the 1928 baseline were found in the available data.

How the BMW R62 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 power18 hp
Low 12 hpAverage 81.6 hpHigh 193 hp

About 78% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 8th percentile across BMW models.

Displacement745 cc
Low 247 ccAverage 909 ccHigh 1,649 cc

About 18% lower than the BMW database average. Around the 34th percentile across BMW models.

Wet weight155 kg
Low 130 kgAverage 226.7 kgHigh 364 kg

About 32% lighter than the BMW database average. Around the 6th percentile across BMW models.

Fuel capacity12.5 L
Low 9.8 LAverage 19.2 LHigh 30 L

About 35% smaller than the BMW database average. Around the 7th 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 power8th

18 hp — more powerful than about 8% of BMW models with power data.

Displacement34th

745 cc — larger displacement than about 34% of BMW models.

Wet weight6th

155 kg — heavier than about 6% of BMW models, or lighter than about 94%.

Fuel capacity7th

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.

Overall length2,100 mm
This bike

2,100

BMW avg

2,193

4% below average.

Overall width800 mm
This bike

800

BMW avg

877

9% below average.

Overall height950 mm
This bike

950

BMW avg

1,199

21% below average.

Wheelbase1,400 mm
This bike

1,400

BMW avg

1,497

6% below average.

Mechanical overview

Engine layout snapshot

Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke • 745 cc • Air cooled • 18 hp
Chassis snapshot

Wheelbase 1,400 mm
3-speed • Shaft drive (cardan) (final drive) • 3.50-26.00 front / 3.50-26.00 rear

Additional useful specifications

Front tire size 3.50-26.00
Rear tire size 3.50-26.00
Power-to-weight ratio 0.116 hp/kg
Power-to-weight 116.1 hp/tonne
Specific power 24.2 hp/L
Bore/stroke ratio 1.22:1 (Oversquare)

Engine specifications

Engine type Two cylinder boxer, four-stroke
Displacement 745 cc (45.46 cu in)
Power 18 hp (13.1 kW) @ 3,400 rpm
Bore × stroke 83.0 x 68 mm (3.3 x 2.7 inches)
Compression ratio 5.5:1
Cooling system Air
Fuel system Carburettor. 22mm
Fuel control Overhead Valves (OHV)
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-double cradle
Front suspension Leading link
Rear suspension Rigid

Brakes, wheels and tires

Front brakes Expanding brake (drum brake). Single
Front tire 3.50-26.00
Rear tire 3.50-26.00

Dimensions and weight

Wet weight 155 kg (341.7 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)
Reserve fuel capacity 5.00 L (1.32 US gal)

Performance

Top speed 115.0 km/h (71.5 mph)

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.