BMW R 42 494 (1926 - 1928) Description & History: Manufactured from 1926 to 1928, the R 42 had a displacement of 494cc. Only 6502 units were produced so only a few of them could be still seen around the world.
BMW R 42 494 1926 - 1928 Full Specifications:Brand: BMW, Model: R, Type: R 42 1926, Name Year: R 42 494 1926 - 1928, Engine Type: Four-stroke two-cylinder flat-twin, Displacement: 494 cm3, Bore Xstroke: 2.67x2.67 in OR 67.8x67.8 mm, Compression: 4.9:1, Horsepower: 9(12)/3400 KW(hp)/RPM, Torque: -, Fuel System: Carburetor, Gearbox: 3 speeds, Clutch: Single discs, dry, Primary Drive: -, Final Drive: -, Frame: Twin-loop steel tubular frame, Front Suspension: Plate spring, 5 laminae, Rear Suspension: Rigid, Front Brake: Drum brake Ø 150 mm, Rear Brake: External shoe brake at gearing (on cardan shaft), Length: 82.67 in OR 2100 mm, Width: 31.49 in OR 800 mm, Seat Height: -, Wellbase: 55.51 in OR 1410 mm, Ground Clearance: -, Weight: 277 lbs OR 126 kg, Fuel Capacity: 3.69 gallons OR 3.69 L, Tyres Front: -, Tyres Rear: -.