BMW R 4 Make Model | BMW R 4 | Year | 1932-37 | Engine | Air cooled, four stroke, single cylinder vertical | Capacity | 498 | Bore x Stroke | 84 x 78 mm | Compression Ratio | 5.7:1 | Induction | 1 x carburetor type SUM CK 3/500 Fr | Ignition / Starting | Battery ignition / Kick | Generator | Bosch 6V/45W | Clutch | Single plate, dry | Max Power | 14hp @ 4000 rpm | Transmission / Drive | 4 Speed / shaft | Gear Ratio | 1st 3.6 2nd 2.28 3rd 1.7 4th 1.3 | Frame | Pressed steel duplex frame | Front Suspension | Plate spring, 9 laminae with 2 friction shock absorbers | Rear Suspension | Rigid | Front Brake | 160mm drum | Rear Brakes | 160mm drum | Front Tyre | 26 x 3.5 SS | Rear Tyre | 26 x 3.5 SS | Wet-Weight | 137 Kg | Fuel Capacity | 12 Litres | |