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R 16 Series 5
   
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Production
Begin of the Production   1934
End of the Production   1934
Numbers Produced   1.006 (series 1-5)
Price   2.040,- RM
Engine
Internal Designation   M 60 S 4
Motor Type   four-stroke two-cylinder flat-twin
Bore x Stroke   83 x 68 mm
Displacement   736 ccm
Max Power   33 hp at 4500 rpm
Compression Ratio   7 : 1, towards the end 6.5 : 1
Valves   ohv
Carburetion System   2 x carburettor Amal type 6/011 RH and LH
Engine Lubricating System   forced-feed lubrication
Oil Pump   gear pump
Power transmission
Clutch   double plates, dry
Number of Gears   3
Shifting   manual/tank shifting gate
Gearbox Ratios   2.83 / 1.55 / 1.08
Rear Wheel Ratio   1 : 4.07 (sidecar 1 : 4.75)
Bevel / Crownwheel   14 / 57 teeth (sidecar 12 / 57)
Electrical system
Ignition System   battery ignition, optionally magneto ignition
Generator   Bosch B 245 RS or magneto ignition D 2 BRS 167
Spark Plugs   Bosch W 175 T1 or Bosch 200 G 24
 
Chassis
Designation   F 66 S 3
Frame   twin-loop pressed steel frame
Front Wheel Suspension   plate spring, 9 laminae with damping regulation
Rear Wheel Suspension   rigid
Wheel Rims   26 x 3.5 safety rims
Tyres front   26 x 3.5 low pressure or 26 x 3.25 high pressure
Tyres rear   26 x 3.5 low pressure or 26 x 3.25 high pressure
Brakes front   drum brake Ø 200 mm
Brakes rear   cardan brake, width 55 mm
Dimensions / Weights
Length x Width x Height   2100 x 890 x 950 mm
Wheel Base   1380 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity   14 l
Unladen Weight, Full Tank   165 kg
Load Rating   210 kg
Fuel Consumption   approx. 5 l/100 km
Oil Consumption   approx. 1 - 2 l/1000 km
Top Speed   126 kph