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R26
Model Documentation
- R26 parts manual (German language) (published 1956) (39.2 MB)
- R26 parts manual (German language) (published 1965) (16.2 MB)
- Parts List /2 1972 (Multiple language) (published 1972) (57.3 MB)
- R26 Workshop Manual (German language) (published 1962) (11.9 MB)
- R26 Workshop Manual (Multiple language) (published 1966) (56.8 MB)
- (Bulletin #94) Drive - Axial gasket on rear wheel drive BMW R26 (English language) (published 1956) (414.5 KB)
- (Bulletin #104) Suspension - Adjustment of tapered roller bearings on R26, R50, R60, R69 (English language) (published 1956) (740.5 KB)
- (Bulletin #166) Engine - Valve guides (English language) (published 1959) (430.9 KB)
- (Bulletin #183) Drive - Drive shafts BMW R25/3 - R26 - R27 (English language) (published 1962) (410.5 KB)
- 1956 R26 Catalog (English language) (published 1956) (1.2 MB)
- 1957 R26 Catalog (English language) (published 1957) (6.0 MB)
- BMW R26, R50, R60, R69 Brochure (English language) (published 1958) (871.7 KB)
- BMW R26, R50, R60, R69 Catalog (English language) (published 1959) (1.1 MB)
- R26 Repair Times Catalog (English language) (published 1960) (7.4 MB)
- BMW R26, R50, R60, R69 & BMW Cars Catalog (English language) (published 1960) (1.4 MB)
- 1961 R26 Catalog (English language) (published 1961) (1.8 MB)
- Special Tools for R24-R69 (English language) (47.2 MB)
- Special Tools R24-R75/5 (Multiple language) (published 1970) (47.2 MB)
Model Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Displacement | 247cc |
| Cylinders | 1 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 68 x 68 |
| HP @ RPM | 15 @ 6400 |
| Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 |
| Valves | OHV, 2 per cylinder |
| Clutch | Dry, single plate, cable operated |
| Transmission | 4 speed, foot shifted |
| Final Drive | Driveshaft |
| Running Gear | |
| Frame | Tubular steel double cradle |
| Front Suspension | Earles type swingarm fork |
| Rear Suspension | Twin shock swingarm |
| Front Brakes | 160mm drum, single leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes | 160mm drum, single leading shoe |
| Electrical | |
| Ignition | Battery/coil |
| Spark Plugs | Bosch W240T1 |
| Generator | Noris 30/6/1600/1 6V 45W |
| Capacities & Measurements | |
| Weight | 158kg |
| Fuel | 15l |
| Wheelbase | 1390mm |
| Top Speed | 128kph |
| Number Produced | 30236 |
The information provided here was obtained from a variety
of public sources and may not reflect official BMW archival data.
Please contact the BMW Archives for official data
regarding models.