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R51/3
Model Documentation
- R51/3 and R67 early owners manual (English language) (published 1951) (8.5 MB)
- R51/3 Owners handbook (English language) (published 1951) (7.4 MB)
- Plunger handbook (German language) (published 1952) (9.6 MB)
- Owners Handbook (German language) (published 1953) (8.7 MB)
- Owners Handbook (German language) (published 1954) (8.0 MB)
- R51/3 parts manual (German language) (published 1952) (3.2 MB)
- R51/3 Parts manual (German language) (published 1956) (39.6 MB)
- Parts manual (German language) (published 1956) (39.6 MB)
- Parts Manual (German language) (published 1959) (37.4 MB)
- R51/3 Workshop Manual (German language) (published 1951) (11.2 MB)
- R51/3 Workshop Manual (English language) (published 1952) (27.3 MB)
- R51/3 Workshop Manual (German language) (published 1953) (30.2 MB)
- Repair Manual (German language) (published 1953) (30.2 MB)
- (Bulletin #123) General - Oil recommendation for summer 1957 (English language) (published 1957) (200.8 KB)
- (Bulletin #223) Engine - Rocker push rod (English language) (published 1965) (126.9 KB)
Model Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | |
| Displacement | 494cc |
| Cylinders | 2 |
| Bore x Stroke (mm) | 68 x 68 |
| HP @ RPM | 24 @ 5800 |
| Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 |
| 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 | Hydraulically damped telescopic fork |
| Rear Suspension | Plunger |
| Front Brakes | 200mm drum, single (1951-1952) or dual (1953-1954) leading shoe |
| Rear Brakes | 200mm drum, single leading shoe |
| Electrical | |
| Ignition | Magneto |
| Spark Plugs | Bosch W240T1 |
| Generator | Noris 6V/L45/60 6V 45W |
| Capacities & Measurements | |
| Weight | 190kg |
| Fuel | 17l |
| Wheelbase | 1400mm |
| Top Speed | 135kph |
| Number Produced | 18420 |
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.