BMW R 5 Make Model. | BMW R 5 | Year | 1936-37 | Engine | Four stroke, two cylinder flat twin, OHV | Capacity | 494 cc / 30.1 cu in. | Bore x Stroke | 68 x 68 mm | Compression Ratio | 6.7:1 | Cooling System | Air cooled | Induction | 2 x Carburetor type Amal 5/423 | Ignition | Battery ignition | Starting | Kick | Generator | Bosch RD 45/6 2800 RS 15 | Clutch | Single plate, dry | Max Power | 17.9 kW / 24 hp @ 5500 rpm | Transmission | 4 Speed | Final Drive | Shaft | Gear Ratio | 1st 3.6 / 2nd 2.28 / 3rd 1.70 / 4th 1.30:1 | Frame | Twin loop pressed steel frame | Front Suspension | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension | Rigid, spring loaded saddle | Front Brake | ∅200mm Drum | Rear Brakes | ∅200mm drum | Front Tyre | 3.00 x 19" | Rear Tyre | 3.50 x 19" | Wet-Weight | 175 kg / 386 lbs | Fuel Capacity | 15 L / 4.0 US gal | | |