R5
Start of Production | 1936 |
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End of Production | 1937 | |
Numbers Produced | 2,652 | |
Price | 1,550 RM | |
Engine | ||
Internal Designation | 254 | |
Motor Type | Four-stroke two cylinder flat twin | |
Bore x Stroke | 68 x 68 mm (2.67 x 2.67 in) | |
Displacement | 494 cc | |
Max Power | 24 hp at 5,500 rpm | |
Compression Ratio | 6.7 : 1 | |
Valves | OHV | |
Carburation System | 2 x carburettor type Amal 5/423 | |
Engine Lubricating System | Forced feed lubrication | |
Oil Pump | Gear pump | |
Power Transmission | ||
Clutch | Single plate, dry | |
Number of Gears | 4 | |
Shifting | Foot shifting (+ auxiliary manual lever on the gear block) | |
Gearbox Ratios | 3.6 / 2.28 / 1.7 / 1.3 | |
Rear Wheel Ratio | 1 : 3.89 (1 : 4.62 with sidecar) | |
Bevel/Crownwheel | 9 / 35 teeth (8 / 37 with sidecar) | |
Electrical System | ||
Ignition System | Battery ignition | |
Generator | Bosch RD 45/6 2800 RS 15 | |
Spark Plugs | Bosch W 225 T1 | |
Chassis | ||
Designation | 250 | |
Frame | Twin loop pressed steel frame | |
Front wheel suspension | Telescopic fork | |
Rear wheel suspension | Rigid | |
Wheel rims | 3 x 19 | |
Tyres, Front | 3.5 x 19 | |
Tyres, Rear | 3.5 x 19 | |
Brakes, Front | Drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter | |
Brakes, Rear | Drum brake 200 mm / 7.87 in diameter | |
Dimensions / Weights | ||
Length x Width x Height | 2130 x 800 x 950 mm (83.85 x 31.49 x 37.40 in) | |
Wheel Base | 1400 mm / 55.11 in | |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 15 litres / 3.29 gal / 3.96 gal US | |
Unladen Weight with Full Tank | 165 Kg / 363 lb | |
Load Rating | 210 Kg / 462 lb | |
Fuel Consumption | Approx. 3 litres per 100 Km / 94 mpg / 78 mpg US | |
Oil Consumption | Approx. 1 litre per 1,000 Km | |
Top Speed | 140 Kph / 87 mph | |
Information kindly supplied by P.Hawksley | ||
